How to Pronounce "tighten your belt"
expression
TY-tuhn yur BELT
TY-tuhn yaw BELT
Definition
To spend less money than usual, often because you have less money or need to save.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪtən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛɫt
British English
tˈaɪtən/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY-tuhn yur BELT
UK
TY-tuhn yaw BELT
Listen in Context
We have to tighten our belts until Dad finds a new job.
If the prices go up, everyone will have to tighten their belts.
We need to tighten our belts this month to pay the bills.
Looks like we'll have to tighten our belts a bit until things get better.