How to Pronounce "on your back"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
ON-yer-BAK
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
ON-yaw-BAK
Definition
Lying with your back touching the ground and your face facing up. It can also refer figuratively to having pressure or someone controlling you, but is mainly literal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-BAK
UK
ON-yaw-BAK
Listen in Context
Please lie on your back and relax.
He slept on his back all night.
Roll over and get on your back for this exercise.
I find it hard to fall asleep on my back.