idiom
a picture is worth a thousand words
ah PIK-cher iz WERTH ah THOU-zend WERDZ
ə ˈpɪktʃər ɪz wɜːrθ ə ˈθaʊzənd wɜːrdzListen
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Syllable breakdown
apictureisworthathousandwords
Dictionary meaning
a single image can communicate complex ideas, emotions, or information more powerfully and efficiently than a lengthy verbal description; visual communication can transcend language barriers
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