How to Pronounce "bare your teeth"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
BAIR-yor-TEETH or BAIR-yur-TEETH
bˈeə/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
BAIR-yaw-TEETH
Definition
To show your teeth in an angry or threatening way, like animals do when they want to warn or scare others. It can also describe someone acting aggressively or showing they are ready to fight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
British English
bˈeə/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-yor-TEETH or BAIR-yur-TEETH
UK
BAIR-yaw-TEETH
Listen in Context
The dog bared its teeth at the stranger.
When he felt threatened, he bared his teeth.
The lion bares its teeth to warn others.
The company finally bared its teeth in the legal battle.