How to Pronounce "wise beyond your years"
expression
WYZ bee-OND yur YEERZ
WYZ bee-OND yaw YEE-uhz
Definition
If someone is 'wise beyond your years', they show maturity, good judgment, or understanding that is unusual for their young age.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪz/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
British English
wˈaɪz/ /bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /jˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYZ bee-OND yur YEERZ
UK
WYZ bee-OND yaw YEE-uhz
Listen in Context
People say that you are wise beyond your years.
Sarah is wise beyond her years because she always gives good advice.
Your little brother is wise beyond his years for his age.
She’s only ten, but her questions are so deep—she’s truly wise beyond her years.