How to Pronounce "sow the seeds of"
expression
SOW theh SEEDZ uhv
SOW theh SEEDZ ov
Definition
To do something that will eventually lead to a particular result, often something important or significant, such as a future event, attitude, or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaʊ/, /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsidz/ /ˈəv
British English
saʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːdz/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOW theh SEEDZ uhv
UK
SOW theh SEEDZ ov
Listen in Context
He tried to sow the seeds of friendship by helping his new neighbors.
Her kind words sowed the seeds of hope in the group.
Lies can sow the seeds of mistrust among friends.
She didn't realize her comment would sow the seeds of doubt in his mind.