How to Pronounce "shoulder to shoulder"
expression
SHOHL-der tuh SHOHL-der
SHUHLD-uh tuh SHUHLD-uh
Definition
'Shoulder to shoulder' describes people standing very close together, usually as a sign of unity or teamwork. It can also mean working together with strong cooperation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊɫdɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝ
British English
ʃˈəʊldɐ/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈəʊldɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHL-der tuh SHOHL-der
UK
SHUHLD-uh tuh SHUHLD-uh
Listen in Context
We stood shoulder to shoulder in the crowded elevator.
The team worked shoulder to shoulder to finish the project.
They marched shoulder to shoulder down the street.
No matter what happens, we’ll stand shoulder to shoulder.