How to Pronounce "never would have guessed"
expression
NEV-er WOOD HAV GEST
nev-UH wood hav GEST
Definition
This phrase expresses surprise about something that happened or is true. It means you had no idea or expectation that it would be the case.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈwʊd/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈɡɛst
British English
nˈɛvɐ/ /wˈʊd/ /hæv/ /ɡˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEV-er WOOD HAV GEST
UK
nev-UH wood hav GEST
Listen in Context
I never would have guessed you play the violin.
That was your brother? I never would have guessed!
I never would have guessed the answer to that question.
Wow, you two are married? I never would have guessed!