How to Pronounce "pull yourself together"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
PULL yer-SELF tuh-GEH-thur
pˈʊl/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
PULL yawr-SELF tuh-GEH-thuh
Definition
This expression means to calm down and regain control of your emotions, especially when you are upset or stressed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
British English
pˈʊl/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PULL yer-SELF tuh-GEH-thur
UK
PULL yawr-SELF tuh-GEH-thuh
Listen in Context
You need to pull yourself together before the meeting.
After she cried, her friend told her to pull herself together.
I told my son to pull himself together when he was nervous.
Come on, pull yourself together—it's just a small problem!