How to Pronounce "sure as hell"
expression
ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈhɛɫ
SHOOR-az-HEL or SHOOR-ez-HEL
ʃˈɔː/ /ˈæs/ /hˈɛl
SHAW-az-HEL
Definition
A strong, informal way to say you are very certain about something. It is used for emphasis and often expresses confidence or strong feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
ʃˈɔː/ /ˈæs/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOR-az-HEL or SHOOR-ez-HEL
UK
SHAW-az-HEL
Listen in Context
I am sure as hell that I locked the door.
He is sure as hell about his answer.
You can be sure as hell I will finish this.
She was sure as hell she saw him at the party last night.