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How to Pronounce "clear as a bell"

expression

KLEER-uhz-uh-BEL
klee-uhz-uh-BEL

Definition

This expression is used to describe something that is very easy to hear, understand, or perceive. Usually refers to a sound, voice, or message that is extremely clear.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛɫ

British English

klˈiə/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈɛl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KLEER-uhz-uh-BEL

UK

klee-uhz-uh-BEL

Listen in Context

Her voice was clear as a bell on the phone.

The instructions were clear as a bell.

After the storm, the air was clear as a bell.

When he spoke to the audience, every word was clear as a bell.