How to Pronounce "the ball is in your court"
expression
thuh BAWL iz in yor KORT
thuh-BAWL iz in yaw KAWT
Definition
This expression means it is now your responsibility to make a decision or take action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɔɹt
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BAWL iz in yor KORT
UK
thuh-BAWL iz in yaw KAWT
Listen in Context
I've finished my part, so now the ball is in your court.
They gave us an offer. The ball is in our court now.
You know my opinion. The ball is in your court.
If you want to fix things, the ball is in your court—let me know what you decide.