How to Pronounce "pick your brain"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn
PIK-yer-BRAYN
pˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn
PIK-yaw-BRAYN
Definition
To ask someone for advice, information, or ideas, often because they have special knowledge or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹeɪn
British English
pˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-yer-BRAYN
UK
PIK-yaw-BRAYN
Listen in Context
Can I pick your brain about this project?
I'd like to pick your brain about travel tips.
He wants to pick your brain on career choices.
I was hoping to pick your brain about starting a business, since you have so much experience.