How to Pronounce "sound as a bell"
expression
SOWND az uh BEL
SOWND az uh BEL
Definition
If someone is 'sound as a bell', they are very healthy, strong, or in perfect condition. It is usually used to describe people, but can also describe other things that are in excellent shape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaʊnd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛɫ
British English
sˈaʊnd/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOWND az uh BEL
UK
SOWND az uh BEL
Listen in Context
My grandmother is sound as a bell at 85 years old.
The old car is still sound as a bell after all these years.
After the checkup, the doctor said I am sound as a bell.
Don’t worry about Grandpa, he’s sound as a bell and loves his daily walks.