How to Pronounce "sticks and stones"
expression
STIKS and STOHNZ
STIKS and STONEZ
Definition
This phrase means that physical things can hurt you, but words or insults cannot. It’s often used to show that you are ignoring or unaffected by mean comments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈstoʊnz
British English
stˈɪks/ /ˈænd/ /stˈəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIKS and STOHNZ
UK
STIKS and STONEZ
Listen in Context
My mom taught me, 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.'
Whenever people tease him, he just says, 'sticks and stones.'
Don't worry about their insults. Remember, 'sticks and stones.'
Honestly, I try the 'sticks and stones' approach, but sometimes words do hurt.