How to Pronounce "at your mercy"
expression
AT yur MER-see or AT yor MER-see
AT yaw MER-see
Definition
If someone is "at your mercy," you have complete power or control over them, so they must accept whatever you decide.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɝsi
British English
ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɜːsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT yur MER-see or AT yor MER-see
UK
AT yaw MER-see
Listen in Context
The captured bird was at your mercy.
After losing the game, I was at your mercy.
The puppy sat quietly, at your mercy.
I'm totally at your mercy—just tell me what to do next.