How to Pronounce "have broad shoulders"
expression
HAV BRAWD SHOWL-derz
hav-bRAWD SHOHLD-uhz
Definition
To literally have wide shoulders, or figuratively, to be able to handle a lot of responsibility, criticism, or stress without breaking down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz
British English
hæv/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /ʃˈəʊldəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV BRAWD SHOWL-derz
UK
hav-bRAWD SHOHLD-uhz
Listen in Context
She has broad shoulders and carries heavy boxes easily.
You need to have broad shoulders to be a manager.
My father has broad shoulders and supports our whole family.
If you work in politics, you really have to have broad shoulders.