How to Pronounce "wolf in sheep's clothing"
expression
WUULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
WUULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
Definition
A 'wolf in sheep's clothing' is a person who pretends to be kind or harmless, but is actually dangerous or dishonest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊɫf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈʃips/ /ˈkɫoʊðɪŋ
British English
wˈʊlf/ /ˈɪn/ /ʃiːps/ /klˈəʊðɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
UK
WUULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
Listen in Context
That man is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Be careful, he may be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
A wolf in sheep's clothing can trick many people.
At first, everyone trusted her, but she turned out to be a real wolf in sheep's clothing.