How to Pronounce "box your ears"
expression
ˈbɑks/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
BOX your EERZ
bˈɒks/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiəz
BOKS yaw EE-uhz
Definition
To hit someone on the sides of their head, especially over or near the ears, usually as a mild punishment. This is an old-fashioned expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑks/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
bˈɒks/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOX your EERZ
UK
BOKS yaw EE-uhz
Listen in Context
If you don't listen, I'll box your ears!
The teacher threatened to box his ears for being rude.
He remembered how his mother used to box his ears when he misbehaved.
Don't make me box your ears, young man!