How to Pronounce "a little bird told me"
expression
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
Definition
This expression is used when you want to say you heard some information but do not want to reveal who told you. It is often used in a playful or secretive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈbɝd/ /ˈtoʊɫd/ /ˈmi
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /bˈɜːd/ /tˈəʊld/ /mˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
UK
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
Listen in Context
A little bird told me it's your birthday today.
A little bird told me you got a new job.
Who told you? A little bird told me.
Let's just say a little bird told me about your secret plans.