How to Pronounce "walls have ears"
expression
WAWLZ hav EERZ
WAWLZ hav EE-uhz
Definition
This expression means you should be careful what you say because someone may be secretly listening, even if you think you are alone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɫz/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
wˈɔːlz/ /hæv/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWLZ hav EERZ
UK
WAWLZ hav EE-uhz
Listen in Context
Be careful what you say. Walls have ears.
Let's talk outside; walls have ears.
He whispered because walls have ears.
Don't share any secrets here; walls have ears in this building.