How to Pronounce "bells and whistles"
expression
BELZ-uhnd-WIS-uhlz
BELZ-uhnd-WIS-uhlz
Definition
'Bells and whistles' refers to extra features or decorations added to something, especially technology or products, that are not needed but make it more attractive or interesting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɫz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhwɪsəɫz/, /ˈwɪsəɫz
British English
bˈɛlz/ /ˈænd/ /wˈɪsəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BELZ-uhnd-WIS-uhlz
UK
BELZ-uhnd-WIS-uhlz
Listen in Context
This phone has a lot of bells and whistles.
The new car comes with all the bells and whistles.
I just need a simple laptop, no bells and whistles.
He loves buying gadgets with all the latest bells and whistles.