How to Pronounce "die by your own hand"
expression
DYE BY your OWN HAND
DYE BY yawn HAND
Definition
This expression means to commit suicide—to intentionally end your own life. It is a formal and indirect way to talk about the act.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈhænd
British English
dˈaɪ/ /bˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE BY your OWN HAND
UK
DYE BY yawn HAND
Listen in Context
He chose to die by his own hand.
The story tells of a king who died by his own hand.
They believe their friend died by her own hand.
It's tragic when someone feels there's no option but to die by their own hand.