How to Pronounce "put your money where your mouth is"
expression
Definition
To show that you really believe in what you say by doing something to support it, often by investing time, effort, or resources. It means acting according to your words, not just talking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈməni/ /ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈʌni/ /wˈeə/ /jˈɔː/ /mʌʊθ/ /ˈɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yur MUH-nee wair yur MOWTH iz
UK
put yaw MUH-nee WAIR yaw MOWTH iz
Listen in Context
If you really believe it's a good idea, put your money where your mouth is and help us do it.
Don't just talk about saving the environment—put your money where your mouth is.
It's time to put your money where your mouth is and make a real difference.
He kept saying he'd help, but when asked, he wouldn't put his money where his mouth is.