How to Pronounce "on your shoulders"
expression
ON-yer-SHOHL-derz
ON-yaw-SHOHL-duhz
Definition
If something is 'on your shoulders,' you are responsible for it, or you have to deal with it personally. It suggests having a duty or burden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈəʊldəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-SHOHL-derz
UK
ON-yaw-SHOHL-duhz
Listen in Context
The project is now on your shoulders.
You have a lot on your shoulders this week.
It felt heavy, like the world was on your shoulders.
After dad lost his job, everything fell on your shoulders.