How to Pronounce "on your heels"
expression
ON-yer-HEELZ
on-yaw-HEELZ
Definition
If someone is "on your heels," they are following you very closely, usually in movement or competition. It can mean someone is right behind you physically or close to catching up in progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫz
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-HEELZ
UK
on-yaw-HEELZ
Listen in Context
A dog was on my heels as I ran through the park.
The second place runner is on your heels!
Don’t stop now, they are on your heels.
Just as I unlocked the door, my kids were on my heels.