How to Pronounce "slip of the tongue"
expression
SLIP-uhv-thuh-TUNG
sl-IP-ov-thuh-TUNG
Definition
A 'slip of the tongue' is when you accidentally say the wrong word or phrase instead of what you meant, usually by mistake while speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
slˈɪp/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLIP-uhv-thuh-TUNG
UK
sl-IP-ov-thuh-TUNG
Listen in Context
It was just a slip of the tongue when I called you by your sister's name.
She said 'cat' instead of 'cap'—a classic slip of the tongue.
Don't worry, it was just a slip of the tongue.
I meant to say 'beach,' but I had a slip of the tongue and said 'peach' instead.