How to Pronounce "head over heels"
expression
ˈhɛd/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈhiɫz
HED-oh-ver-HEELZ
hˈɛd/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /hˈiːlz
HED-oh-vuh-HEELZ
Definition
To be extremely in love with or infatuated with someone; it means to be so excited and happy about them that you feel as if your world is turned upside down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛd/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈhiɫz
British English
hˈɛd/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /hˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-oh-ver-HEELZ
UK
HED-oh-vuh-HEELZ
Listen in Context
She is head over heels for her new boyfriend.
Mark fell head over heels after just one date.
They are head over heels in love with each other.
I can't believe how fast I went head over heels for her.