How to Pronounce "lay down your arms"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɑɹmz
LAY-down-yur-ARMS
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɑːmz
lay-DOWN-yawr-AHMS
Definition
To stop fighting and surrender your weapons, often used in wartime. It can also mean to stop resisting or to give up a struggle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɑɹmz
British English
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɑːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-down-yur-ARMS
UK
lay-DOWN-yawr-AHMS
Listen in Context
The soldiers were ordered to lay down your arms and surrender.
They refused to lay down your arms despite the peace talks.
After the battle, both sides agreed to lay down your arms.
It's time to stop fighting—just lay down your arms and talk.