How to Pronounce "the shock of your life"
expression
thuh SHAHK uhv YOR life
thuh SHOK ov YAW life
Definition
A sudden and very strong surprise or shock, more intense than anything you've experienced before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɑk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɒk/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SHAHK uhv YOR life
UK
thuh SHOK ov YAW life
Listen in Context
When I saw the snake in my bed, I got the shock of my life.
You'll give your mom the shock of her life if you shout suddenly.
He got the shock of his life when he won the prize.
Wait till she sees the bill—she'll have the shock of her life!