How to Pronounce "put pen to paper"
expression
PUT PEN tuh PAY-per
put PEN tuu PAY-puh
Definition
To start writing something, especially when you begin to create or record thoughts on paper. It can also mean starting an important task involving writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpɛn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpeɪpɝ
British English
pʊt/ /pˈɛn/ /tˈuː/ /pˈeɪpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT PEN tuh PAY-per
UK
put PEN tuu PAY-puh
Listen in Context
It's time to put pen to paper and start my essay.
He finally put pen to paper after weeks of thinking about his story.
If you want to remember your ideas, just put pen to paper.
I had so many ideas, but it was hard to put pen to paper and get started.