How Do You Spell HEAR BLESS YOU?

Pronunciation: [hˈi͡ə blˈɛs juː] (IPA)

The common phrase "hear bless you" is often heard after someone sneezes. The spelling of this phrase can be tricky, as it includes the silent letter "h" at the beginning of "hear." In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "hear" is /hɪər/. The "h" represents a breathy sound made as air is expelled from the lungs. The word "bless" is pronounced /blɛs/, with a short "e" sound. When combined, the phrase is pronounced /hɪər blɛs ju/.