How to Pronounce "ring the bell"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɫ
RING thuh BEL
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛl
ring thuh BEL
Definition
To make a bell sound by pressing a button or pulling a rope, often to get someone's attention, enter a building, or start an event. Sometimes used figuratively if something seems familiar ('That rings a bell').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɫ
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING thuh BEL
UK
ring thuh BEL
Listen in Context
Please ring the bell when you arrive.
The students ring the bell to start class.
You need to ring the bell to enter the building.
If nobody comes after you ring the bell, just wait a minute.