How to Pronounce "blood is thicker than water"
expression
BLUD iz THIK-er than WAW-ter
BLUD iz THIK-uh than WAW-tuh
Definition
This expression means that family relationships are stronger or more important than friendships or other connections.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫəd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈθɪkɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
blˈʌd/ /ˈɪz/ /θˈɪkɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD iz THIK-er than WAW-ter
UK
BLUD iz THIK-uh than WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
She always helps her brother first; blood is thicker than water.
No matter what happens, blood is thicker than water.
He forgave his cousin because blood is thicker than water.
When it comes down to it, blood is thicker than water and she'll stand by her family.