How to Pronounce "raise eyebrows"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
RAYZ EYE-browz
ɹˈeɪz/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
rayz EYE-browz
Definition
To show surprise, shock, or disapproval, often by moving your eyebrows upward; also, to do something that surprises or shocks other people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ EYE-browz
UK
rayz EYE-browz
Listen in Context
Her question raised eyebrows in the meeting.
Wearing jeans to the wedding really raised eyebrows.
His decision to quit raised eyebrows among his friends.
It definitely raised some eyebrows when he showed up late for his own party.