How to Pronounce "all bark and no bite"
expression
AWL BARK and noh BYTE
AWL BAHK and noh BYTE
Definition
Used to describe someone who makes threats or talks tough, but doesn’t actually do anything serious. It means they sound dangerous or strict but aren’t actually harmful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈbɑɹk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈbaɪt
British English
ˈɔːl/ /bˈɑːk/ /ˈænd/ /nəʊ/ /bˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL BARK and noh BYTE
UK
AWL BAHK and noh BYTE
Listen in Context
My boss is all bark and no bite; he never actually punishes anyone.
Don’t be scared. The dog is all bark and no bite.
My sister shouts a lot but she’s all bark and no bite.
Everyone says Tom will quit, but I think he’s all bark and no bite.