How to Pronounce "twist your words"
expression
TWIST yur WURDZ
tw-IST yaw WURDZ
Definition
To repeat what someone said in a way that changes the meaning, often to create misunderstanding or make them look bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwɪst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
twˈɪst/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWIST yur WURDZ
UK
tw-IST yaw WURDZ
Listen in Context
Please don't twist your words to make it look like I said something bad.
He tried to twist your words during the meeting.
She doesn't like it when people twist her words.
You know I'm honest—don't twist your words and make me look like a liar.