How to Pronounce "talk is cheap"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈtʃip
TAWK iz CHEEP
tˈɔːk/ /ˈɪz/ /tʃˈiːp
TAWK iz CHEEP
Definition
Used to say it is easy for someone to say they will do something, but actually doing it is much harder or more meaningful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈtʃip
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ˈɪz/ /tʃˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK iz CHEEP
UK
TAWK iz CHEEP
Listen in Context
He keeps saying he'll help, but talk is cheap.
Remember, talk is cheap. Show me what you can do.
My dad always says talk is cheap, so I try to keep my promises.
You said you'd fix the car last week. Well, talk is cheap.