How to Pronounce "wise head on young shoulders"
expression
WYZ-hed on YUHNG-SHOHL-derz
WYZ-hed on YUNG-SHOHld-uhz
Definition
This expression describes a young person who thinks and behaves with wisdom, maturity, or understanding beyond their years.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪz/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjəŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz
British English
wˈaɪz/ /hˈɛd/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈʌŋ/ /ʃˈəʊldəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYZ-hed on YUHNG-SHOHL-derz
UK
WYZ-hed on YUNG-SHOHld-uhz
Listen in Context
The teacher said Tom has a wise head on young shoulders.
She’s only 14, but she has a wise head on young shoulders.
Anna shows a wise head on young shoulders when solving problems.
People say Maya’s got a wise head on young shoulders because she always stays calm.