How to Pronounce "have a mind of your own"
expression
HAV uh MYND uhv yur OWN
HAV uh MYND ov yaw OWN
Definition
If you have a mind of your own, you form your own opinions or decisions and are not easily influenced by others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪnd/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh MYND uhv yur OWN
UK
HAV uh MYND ov yaw OWN
Listen in Context
Julia has a mind of her own and always makes her own choices.
Children should have a mind of their own and not just copy others.
It’s important to have a mind of your own at work.
Don't just agree with everyone—have a mind of your own!