How to Pronounce "the heavens opened"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /ˈoʊpənd
thuh HEV-enz OH-pənd
ðə, ði/ /hˈɛvənz/ /ˈəʊpənd
thuh HEV-enz OH-pənd
Definition
This expression means it suddenly started to rain very heavily, as if the sky opened up. It is a dramatic way to describe a sudden, intense downpour.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /ˈoʊpənd
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈɛvənz/ /ˈəʊpənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh HEV-enz OH-pənd
UK
thuh HEV-enz OH-pənd
Listen in Context
We were walking outside when the heavens opened.
I forgot my umbrella and then the heavens opened.
Just as we started the picnic, the heavens opened.
Everyone rushed for cover as soon as the heavens opened.