How to Pronounce "roof over your head"
expression
ROOF oh-ver yor hed
ROOF oh-vuh yaw hed
Definition
A place to live; having a home or shelter. This expression is often used to talk about basic needs or security.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
British English
ɹˈuːf/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOF oh-ver yor hed
UK
ROOF oh-vuh yaw hed
Listen in Context
Everyone deserves a roof over your head.
My parents worked hard to give us a roof over your head.
After losing his job, he was afraid he’d lose the roof over your head.
It’s not much, but at least I’ve got a roof over your head.