How to Pronounce "leave to their own devices"
expression
LEEV tuh THAIR OHN dih-VY-siz
LEEV too THAIR OHN div-EYE-siz
Definition
To allow someone to do what they want without help or interference, especially so they manage on their own.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /dɪˈvaɪsəz/, /dɪˈvaɪsɪz
British English
lˈiːv/ /tˈuː/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈəʊn/ /dɪvˈaɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV tuh THAIR OHN dih-VY-siz
UK
LEEV too THAIR OHN div-EYE-siz
Listen in Context
If you leave them to their own devices, they might make a mess.
Children should not be left to their own devices for too long.
When left to their own devices, the students started talking.
Honestly, if you leave him to his own devices, he'll just play video games all day.