How to Pronounce "fall to your knees"
expression
FAWL tuh yoor NEEZ
FAWL too yaw NEEZ
Definition
To suddenly drop down so that you are resting on your knees, often out of shock, prayer, respect, or defeat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈniz
British English
fˈɔːl/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL tuh yoor NEEZ
UK
FAWL too yaw NEEZ
Listen in Context
He fell to his knees when he heard the news.
The crowd fell to their knees in prayer.
She fell to her knees in front of the king.
When he realized his mistake, he fell to his knees and apologized.