How to Pronounce "even a worm will turn"
expression
ˈivɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝm/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈtɝn
EE-vin uh WERM wil TURN
ˈiːvən/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːm/ /wˈɪl/ /tˈɜːn
EE-vn uh WERM wil TURN
Definition
This means that even the most gentle or patient person will fight back if pushed too far or treated badly for too long.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈivɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝm/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈtɝn
British English
ˈiːvən/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːm/ /wˈɪl/ /tˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-vin uh WERM wil TURN
UK
EE-vn uh WERM wil TURN
Listen in Context
You should be careful, because even a worm will turn if you keep pushing him.
I know he's patient, but even a worm will turn someday.
She kept being bullied until even a worm will turn and she spoke up for herself.
His boss kept blaming him for mistakes, but even a worm will turn, so he finally quit.