How to Pronounce "nip in the bud"
expression
NIP-in-thuh-BUHD
NIP-in-thuh-BUD
Definition
To stop a problem, bad habit, or negative situation at a very early stage before it develops or gets worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəd
British English
nˈɪp/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NIP-in-thuh-BUHD
UK
NIP-in-thuh-BUD
Listen in Context
We should nip the problem in the bud before it gets bigger.
Teachers try to nip bad behavior in the bud.
It's important to nip gossip in the bud at work.
If you don't nip it in the bud, that small issue could turn into a big headache.