How to Pronounce "the buck stops here"
expression
thuh BUK STAHPS HEER
thuh BUK STOPS HEER
Definition
This expression means that someone is taking full responsibility for a situation or decision and will not pass the blame to others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbək/ /ˈstɑps/ /ˈhiɹ
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈʌk/ /stˈɒps/ /hˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BUK STAHPS HEER
UK
thuh BUK STOPS HEER
Listen in Context
As the manager, the buck stops here.
If there is a problem, the buck stops here with me.
For team failures, the buck stops here at the top.
You can make suggestions, but remember, the buck stops here.