How to Pronounce "ring a bell"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛɫ
RING-uh-BELL
ɹˈɪŋ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɛl
RING-uh-BELL
Definition
If something 'rings a bell', it sounds familiar or reminds you of something, even if you can't remember details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛɫ
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /æɪ/ /bˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-uh-BELL
UK
RING-uh-BELL
Listen in Context
Does the name John Smith ring a bell?
That story doesn't ring a bell for me.
His face rings a bell, but I don't know from where.
That movie title rings a bell, but I've never seen it.