How to Pronounce "wise as an owl"
expression
WYZ az an OWL
WYZ az an OWL
Definition
Used to describe someone who is very wise or makes smart decisions, like an owl, which is often seen as a symbol of wisdom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪz/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaʊɫ
British English
wˈaɪz/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYZ az an OWL
UK
WYZ az an OWL
Listen in Context
My grandmother is wise as an owl.
The teacher is wise as an owl when giving advice.
People say he is wise as an owl.
Whenever I'm facing a tough choice, I talk to Tom—he's wise as an owl.