How to Pronounce "under your wing"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɪŋ
UN-der yor/YER wing
ˈʌndɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɪŋ
UN-duh yaw wing
Definition
To take someone under your wing means to protect or guide them, especially someone younger or less experienced.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɪŋ
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der yor/YER wing
UK
UN-duh yaw wing
Listen in Context
My teacher took me under her wing in my first year at school.
He felt safe when his uncle had him under his wing.
She took her younger cousin under her wing during the summer camp.
You really took me under your wing when I started here, and I’m so grateful.