How to Pronounce "zip your lip"
expression
ˈzɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
ZIP-yer-LIP or ZIP-yor-LIP
zˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
zip-YAW-lip
Definition
To tell someone to be quiet or not to say something, especially to keep something secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈzɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
zˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZIP-yer-LIP or ZIP-yor-LIP
UK
zip-YAW-lip
Listen in Context
If you hear a secret, you should zip your lip.
Please zip your lip during the movie.
Mom told us to zip our lips about her surprise party.
"Hey, can you zip your lip? I’m trying to concentrate."