How to Pronounce "on your deathbed"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛθˌbɛd
ON-yer-DETH-bed
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛθbɛd
on-YAW-DETH-bed
Definition
If you are on your deathbed, you are very close to dying, often lying in bed seriously ill for your final moments. The expression can also be used to describe something said or done just before someone dies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛθˌbɛd
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛθbɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-DETH-bed
UK
on-YAW-DETH-bed
Listen in Context
He gave his last wish on his deathbed.
The family gathered on her deathbed to say goodbye.
Many secrets are revealed on the deathbed.
She forgave her brother on her deathbed after years of silence.