How to Pronounce "little pitchers have big ears"
expression
LIT-uhl PITCH-urz HAV BIG EERZ
LIT-uhl PITCH-uhz HAV BIG EE-uhz
Definition
This expression warns that children may be listening to adult conversations, especially talks not meant for them. It reminds adults to be careful about what they say around kids.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈpɪtʃɝz/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
lˈɪtəl/ /pˈɪtʃəz/ /hæv/ /bˈɪɡ/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIT-uhl PITCH-urz HAV BIG EERZ
UK
LIT-uhl PITCH-uhz HAV BIG EE-uhz
Listen in Context
Be careful—little pitchers have big ears.
Don't talk about scary stories now; little pitchers have big ears.
Let's wait until the kids go to bed—little pitchers have big ears.
Hey, change the subject! Little pitchers have big ears and Tommy is right there.