How to Pronounce "gift of the gab"
expression
GIFT-uhv-thuh-GAB
gift-OV-thuh-GAB
Definition
The ability to speak easily, confidently, and persuasively, especially in a way that entertains or impresses other people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪft/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡæb
British English
ɡˈɪft/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈæb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIFT-uhv-thuh-GAB
UK
gift-OV-thuh-GAB
Listen in Context
He really has the gift of the gab and can convince anyone.
If you have the gift of the gab, sales jobs are easy for you.
My uncle always entertains us with his gift of the gab.
She's got the gift of the gab—she could talk her way out of anything.