How to Pronounce "i'd like a word with you"
expression
EYED LIKE uh WERD with YOO
EYED LIKE uh WURD with YOO
Definition
This polite expression means you want to talk to someone privately, often about something important or serious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪd/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈju
British English
aɪd/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYED LIKE uh WERD with YOO
UK
EYED LIKE uh WURD with YOO
Listen in Context
Excuse me, I'd like a word with you after the meeting.
The teacher said, 'I'd like a word with you' to John.
If you have a minute, I'd like a word with you.
I'd like a word with you in private about your project.