idiom
tongue-tied
TUNG-tyd
ˈtʌŋtaɪdListen
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Syllable breakdown
tonguetied
Dictionary meaning
unable to speak fluently or freely due to shyness, nervousness, or confusion; also literally refers to a condition where the frenulum restricts tongue movement
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