How to Pronounce "the hell you say"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈseɪ
thuh-HEL-yoo-SAY
ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl/ /jˈuː/ /sˈeɪ
thuh-HEL-yoo-SAY
Definition
An informal expression showing surprise, disbelief, or shock at what someone just said—similar to 'Are you serious?' or 'No way!'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈseɪ
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl/ /jˈuː/ /sˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh-HEL-yoo-SAY
UK
thuh-HEL-yoo-SAY
Listen in Context
"I just won the lottery!" "The hell you say!"
"Sarah is moving to Japan." "The hell you say! When?"
"He's quitting his job next week." "The hell you say!"
—"Aliens are real." "The hell you say, get outta here!"