How to Pronounce "a sharp tongue"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈtəŋ
uh SHARP TUNG
æɪ/ /ʃˈɑːp/ /tˈʌŋ
uh SHAHP TUNG
Definition
This means someone speaks in a very direct or harsh way that can offend or hurt others' feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈɑːp/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SHARP TUNG
UK
uh SHAHP TUNG
Listen in Context
She has a sharp tongue and often makes people upset.
His sharp tongue sometimes gets him into trouble at work.
Be careful with a sharp tongue around strangers.
Don’t take it personally—he just has a sharp tongue.