How to Pronounce "say a mouthful"
expression
SAY uh MOWTH-ful
SAY uh MOWTH-fuhl
Definition
To express something that is very true, important, or exactly right, often when someone makes a wise or insightful comment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaʊθˌfʊɫ
British English
sˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /mˈaʊθfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY uh MOWTH-ful
UK
SAY uh MOWTH-fuhl
Listen in Context
You said a mouthful when you called honesty important.
Wow, you really said a mouthful about life being hard sometimes.
He said a mouthful when he mentioned saving money for emergencies.
'All relationships take work.' 'You said a mouthful.'