How to Pronounce "give vent to"
expression
GIV VENT TOO, TUH, TIH
giv VENT TOO
Definition
To let out strong feelings like anger, frustration, or sadness, often by expressing them openly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈvɛnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /vˈɛnt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV VENT TOO, TUH, TIH
UK
giv VENT TOO
Listen in Context
She needed to give vent to her frustration after the meeting.
It's important not to give vent to your anger at work.
He gave vent to his sadness by crying.
Sometimes you just have to give vent to your emotions, or you'll feel worse.