How to Pronounce "the world is your oyster"
expression
thuh / thee WURLD iz yore / yoor OY-ster
thuh / thee WURLED iz yaw OY-stuh
Definition
This expression means that you have many opportunities or possibilities in life, and you can achieve whatever you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɔɪstɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld/ /ˈɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɔɪstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh / thee WURLD iz yore / yoor OY-ster
UK
thuh / thee WURLED iz yaw OY-stuh
Listen in Context
Now that you have graduated, the world is your oyster.
With your talent, the world is your oyster.
If you work hard, the world is your oyster.
Go explore, try new things—the world is your oyster!