How to Pronounce "i can't hear you over the sound of"
expression
EYE KANT HEER YOO OH-vur THUH SOUND uhv
EYE KAHNT HEE-uh YOO OH-vuh THUH SOUND ov
Definition
This informal expression is used to say that something is so loud or impressive that you can't pay attention to what someone is saying, either literally or as a playful way to brag about your own achievements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈkænt/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈju/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaʊnd/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈaɪ/ /kɑːnt/ /hˈiə/ /jˈuː/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE KANT HEER YOO OH-vur THUH SOUND uhv
UK
EYE KAHNT HEE-uh YOO OH-vuh THUH SOUND ov
Listen in Context
I can't hear you over the sound of the construction outside.
I can't hear you over the sound of the TV.
I can't hear you over the sound of everyone talking.
I can't hear you over the sound of all these compliments I'm getting.