How to Pronounce "who is it"
expression
HOO-iz-it
HOO-iz-it
Definition
A common question you ask to find out the identity of someone, often when someone calls, knocks, or you cannot see them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhu/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
hˈuː/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-iz-it
UK
HOO-iz-it
Listen in Context
Who is it? Someone is knocking on the door.
She answered the phone and said, 'Who is it?'
When the bell rang, mom asked, 'Who is it?' before opening the door.
It's late. If someone comes, just ask 'Who is it?' before letting them in.