How to Pronounce "lower your voice"
expression
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈvɔɪs
LOH-er yor VOYS
ˈləʊə/ /jˈɔː/ /vˈɔɪs
LOH-uh yaw VOYSS
Definition
To speak more quietly, often so others are not disturbed or to avoid being overheard. Usually used as a polite or gentle command.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈvɔɪs
British English
ˈləʊə/ /jˈɔː/ /vˈɔɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-er yor VOYS
UK
LOH-uh yaw VOYSS
Listen in Context
Please lower your voice in the library.
Can you lower your voice? The baby is sleeping.
The teacher asked them to lower their voices during the test.
Hey, could you lower your voice a bit? People can hear everything you’re saying.