How to Pronounce "wheels are turning"
expression
ˈhwiɫz/, /ˈwiɫz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtɝnɪŋ
WEELZ are TER-ning
wˈiːlz/ /ɛə/ /tˈɜːnɪŋ
WEELZ air TER-ning
Definition
This expression means someone is thinking hard, processing an idea, or coming up with a solution. It suggests that mental activity or planning is happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwiɫz/, /ˈwiɫz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtɝnɪŋ
British English
wˈiːlz/ /ɛə/ /tˈɜːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEELZ are TER-ning
UK
WEELZ air TER-ning
Listen in Context
I asked him the question, and I could see the wheels are turning.
When she heard the problem, her wheels are turning immediately.
You can tell his wheels are turning by his face.
Whenever I mention a new idea, I can see the wheels are turning in your head.