How to Pronounce "you're the doctor"
expression
YOOR thuh DOK-ter
YAW thuh DOK-tuh
Definition
This expression is used to indicate that you accept someone's opinion or decision, especially if you think they know better or have more authority. It is often used wryly or to signal, 'You know best.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjuɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɔktɝ
British English
jɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOR thuh DOK-ter
UK
YAW thuh DOK-tuh
Listen in Context
If you think we should turn left, you're the doctor.
We can watch whatever you want—you're the doctor.
It's your project, so you're the doctor.
Fine, you're the doctor—do it your way.