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How to Pronounce "say the quiet part loud"

expression

SAY thuh KWY-uht PART LOWD
SAY thuh KWY-uht PAHT LOWD

Definition

To openly admit or state something that people usually keep hidden or say only in private, often revealing an uncomfortable or inconvenient truth.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈseɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwaɪət/ /ˈpɑɹt/ /ˈɫaʊd

British English

sˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈaɪət/ /pˈɑːt/ /lˈaʊd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SAY thuh KWY-uht PART LOWD

UK

SAY thuh KWY-uht PAHT LOWD

Listen in Context

He said the quiet part loud during the meeting.

Sometimes people say the quiet part loud without realizing it.

Please don't say the quiet part loud in front of everyone.

Oops, you really said the quiet part loud just now!