How to Pronounce "believe your ears"
expression
buh-LEEV yor EERZ
bih-LEEV yaw EERZ
Definition
To be very surprised by what you hear, often because it is unexpected or hard to believe.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
bɪlˈiːv/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-LEEV yor EERZ
UK
bih-LEEV yaw EERZ
Listen in Context
I couldn't believe my ears when she said yes.
You won't believe your ears when you hear this news.
He couldn't believe his ears at the sudden applause.
I honestly didn't believe my ears when the boss praised my work.