How to Pronounce "carry your weight"
expression
KAIR-ee yor WAYT
KARR-ee yaw WAIT
Definition
To do your fair share of work or responsibility in a group or team.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪt
British English
kˈæɹi/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-ee yor WAYT
UK
KARR-ee yaw WAIT
Listen in Context
If everyone carries their weight, the project will finish on time.
You need to carry your weight in this team.
It's important to carry your weight at work.
Some people don’t carry their weight and it frustrates the rest of the group.