How to Pronounce "brevity is the soul of wit"
expression
BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT
BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT
Definition
This expression means that being brief and concise makes a statement clever or intelligent. Saying more with fewer words is considered a mark of true wit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛvəti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsoʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɪt
British English
bɹˈɛvɪti/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT
UK
BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT
Listen in Context
Remember, brevity is the soul of wit when giving a speech.
Teachers often say, 'brevity is the soul of wit' about writing essays.
Sarah's jokes are short because she believes brevity is the soul of wit.
If you want people to listen, just remember, brevity is the soul of wit.