How to Pronounce "fall on your knees"
expression
FAWL awn yoor neez
FAWL on yaw neez
Definition
To suddenly drop down so that you are resting on your knees, often as a sign of respect, shock, or prayer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈniz
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL awn yoor neez
UK
FAWL on yaw neez
Listen in Context
He fell on his knees and started to pray.
When she saw the king, she fell on her knees out of respect.
The children fell on their knees in the snow to play.
I was so surprised by the news that I nearly fell on my knees.