How to Pronounce "a wet blanket"
expression
uh WET BLANG-kit
uh WET BLANG-kit
Definition
A person who makes other people feel less excited or spoils the fun, often by being negative or not joining in.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɛt/ /ˈbɫæŋkət/, /ˈbɫæŋkɪt
British English
æɪ/ /wˈɛt/ /blˈæŋkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh WET BLANG-kit
UK
uh WET BLANG-kit
Listen in Context
Don't be a wet blanket, join the game!
Whenever we try to have fun, Mark turns into a wet blanket.
Nobody wants a wet blanket at their birthday party.
I hate to be a wet blanket, but we really should leave soon.