How to Pronounce "word of mouth"
expression
WURD-uhv-MOWTH
WURD-ov-MOWTH
Definition
When information, recommendations, or news is spread by people talking to each other rather than through written or official sources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈmaʊθ
British English
wˈɜːd/ /ˈɒv/ /mʌʊθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURD-uhv-MOWTH
UK
WURD-ov-MOWTH
Listen in Context
Most people heard about the cafe by word of mouth.
Good word of mouth helped the small shop succeed.
We rely on word of mouth to get new customers.
Advertising is great, but nothing beats word of mouth.