How to Pronounce "risk your neck"
expression
ˈɹɪsk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛk
RISK yor NEK or RISK yer NEK
ɹˈɪsk/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛk
risk-YAW-NEK
Definition
To do something very dangerous or put yourself in serious danger, often to help someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪsk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛk
British English
ɹˈɪsk/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RISK yor NEK or RISK yer NEK
UK
risk-YAW-NEK
Listen in Context
He risked his neck to pull the child from the fire.
Don't risk your neck just to impress your friends.
She would never risk her neck for a stranger.
Why should I risk my neck when nobody else will help?