How to Pronounce "bear your cross"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɹɔs
BAIR yor KRAWS
bˈeə/ /jˈɔː/ /kɹˈɒs
BAIR yaw KROSS
Definition
To accept and deal with your personal difficulties or burdens with patience, often when you have no choice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɹɔs
British English
bˈeə/ /jˈɔː/ /kɹˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR yor KRAWS
UK
BAIR yaw KROSS
Listen in Context
Everyone has to bear their cross in life.
She had to bear her cross after losing her job.
Sometimes we must bear our cross without complaining.
Dealing with his illness, he learned to bear his cross with dignity.