How to Pronounce "heads will roll"
expression
ˈhɛdz/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫ
HEDZ-wil-ROHL
hˈɛdz/ /wˈɪl/ /ɹˈəʊl
HEDZ-wil-ROHL
Definition
This expression means that people will be punished or lose their jobs, usually because of a serious mistake or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdz/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫ
British English
hˈɛdz/ /wˈɪl/ /ɹˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEDZ-wil-ROHL
UK
HEDZ-wil-ROHL
Listen in Context
After the company lost money, heads will roll.
If the project fails, heads will roll in the management team.
The teacher warned the class that heads will roll if rules are broken.
Trust me, after that mistake, heads will roll at the next meeting.