How to Pronounce "bend your elbow"
expression
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ
BEND-yer-EL-boh
bˈɛnd/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɛlbəʊ
BEND-yaw-EL-boh
Definition
To move your forearm upward or downward so that your arm bends at the elbow joint. Also used informally to mean drinking alcohol.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ
British English
bˈɛnd/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɛlbəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEND-yer-EL-boh
UK
BEND-yaw-EL-boh
Listen in Context
Please bend your elbow so the doctor can check it.
You need to bend your elbow when lifting weights.
He showed me how to bend your elbow for proper form.
After a long day, sometimes it's nice to just bend your elbow with friends.