How to Pronounce "mouth the words"
expression
MOWTH thuh WURDZ
MOWTH thuh WURDZ
Definition
To move your lips as if you are saying words, but without making any sound. Often done to pretend to sing, speak, or follow along without actually speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
mʌʊθ/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOWTH thuh WURDZ
UK
MOWTH thuh WURDZ
Listen in Context
She mouthed the words to the song because she didn't know the lyrics.
The child mouthed the words after his teacher.
If you forget the lines, just mouth the words on stage.
At the concert, he pretended to sing by just mouthing the words.