How to Pronounce "have a word in your ear"
expression
HAV uh WURD in yor EER
HAV uh WURD in yur EE-uh
Definition
To speak to someone privately or quietly, often to give advice, a warning, or confidential information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh WURD in yor EER
UK
HAV uh WURD in yur EE-uh
Listen in Context
Can I have a word in your ear after the meeting?
The boss wants to have a word in your ear.
I need to have a word in your ear about your homework.
Mind if I have a word in your ear? It's about what happened earlier.