How to Pronounce "what brings you here"
expression
WUHT BRINGZ YOO HEER
WOT BRINGZ YOO HEER
Definition
A polite question asked to find out the reason for someone's visit or presence somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈbɹɪŋz/ /ˈju/ /ˈhiɹ
British English
wˈɒt/ /bɹˈɪŋz/ /jˈuː/ /hˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT BRINGZ YOO HEER
UK
WOT BRINGZ YOO HEER
Listen in Context
Oh, hi! What brings you here?
What brings you here today?
I didn't expect to see you—what brings you here?
So, what brings you here on a Monday morning?