How to Pronounce "raised by wolves"
expression
ˈɹeɪzd/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈwʊɫvz
RAYZD by WUHLVZ
ɹˈeɪzd/ /bˈaɪ/ /wˈʊlvz
rayzd by WUHLVZ
Definition
If you say someone was 'raised by wolves,' you mean they act wild, rude, or lack proper manners, as if they never learned how to behave in society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪzd/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈwʊɫvz
British English
ɹˈeɪzd/ /bˈaɪ/ /wˈʊlvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZD by WUHLVZ
UK
rayzd by WUHLVZ
Listen in Context
He eats with his hands like he was raised by wolves.
My mother always says, 'Were you raised by wolves?' when I forget my manners.
People might think she was raised by wolves because she never says 'please' or 'thank you'.
Come on, close your mouth when you chew! Were you raised by wolves or something?