How to Pronounce "on your tail"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ
AWN or ON - yoor - TAYL
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl
ON - yaw - TAYL
Definition
If someone is "on your tail," they are following you very closely, usually to catch you or keep an eye on you. It can be used literally (someone chasing you) or figuratively (someone watching your actions closely).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN or ON - yoor - TAYL
UK
ON - yaw - TAYL
Listen in Context
The police are on your tail!
Drive faster, someone is on your tail.
The competition is on your tail in this race.
I tried to lose him but he was still on my tail.