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How to Pronounce "words of one syllable"

expression

WURDZ uv WUN SIH-luh-buhl
WURDZ ov WON SIL-uh-buhl

Definition

To say something in the simplest and clearest way possible, using only the most basic words. This phrase often appears when asking for or giving an explanation that anyone can understand.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈwɝdz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwən/ /ˈsɪɫəbəɫ

British English

wˈɜːdz/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɒn/ /sˈɪləbəl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

WURDZ uv WUN SIH-luh-buhl

UK

WURDZ ov WON SIL-uh-buhl

Listen in Context

Can you explain it in words of one syllable?

Please use words of one syllable for the children.

I need it in words of one syllable, please.

Let me put it in words of one syllable—you’re fired.