How to Pronounce "woe betide"
expression
WOH bi-TYD
WOH bi-TYD
Definition
A formal or old-fashioned warning that something bad will happen to someone, often if they do something wrong or forbidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwoʊ/ /bɪˈtaɪd
British English
wˈəʊ/ /bɪtˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOH bi-TYD
UK
WOH bi-TYD
Listen in Context
Woe betide anyone who forgets her birthday.
Woe betide the student who is late for class.
Woe betide those who break the rules.
If you touch Dad's tools, woe betide you!