How to Pronounce "string to your bow"
expression
ˈstɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ
STRING too yer BOW
stɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /bəʊ
string TOO yaw BOH
Definition
An extra skill, talent, or resource that you can use if needed, often to improve your chances of success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ
British English
stɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /bəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRING too yer BOW
UK
string TOO yaw BOH
Listen in Context
Learning Spanish will give you another string to your bow.
She wants to add a new string to her bow by taking cooking classes.
Having computer skills is a useful string to your bow.
He added another string to his bow by learning first aid.