How to Pronounce "shut your eyes"
expression
SHUHT yer EYEZ
shuht YAW EYEZ
Definition
To close your eyes, usually by shutting your eyelids completely. It is often used when giving instructions or telling someone to relax, imagine, or avoid seeing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪz
British English
ʃˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT yer EYEZ
UK
shuht YAW EYEZ
Listen in Context
Please shut your eyes and count to ten.
The doctor asked him to shut your eyes during the exam.
If you shut your eyes now, you can imagine the story.
Just shut your eyes and take a deep breath—everything will be fine.