How to Pronounce "on bended knee"
expression
AWN BEN-did NEE
ON BEN-did NEE
Definition
To be "on bended knee" means to kneel down, usually to show deep respect or ask for something very important, like proposing marriage or begging for forgiveness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɛndɪd/ /ˈni
British English
ˈɒn/ /bˈɛndɪd/ /nˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN BEN-did NEE
UK
ON BEN-did NEE
Listen in Context
He asked her to marry him on bended knee.
The child apologized on bended knee.
He begged for a second chance on bended knee.
She was on bended knee, hoping her boss would forgive her mistake.