you're

American  

[yoor, yer] / yʊər, yər /

1. contraction of you are:

   You're certain that's right?

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you're British  

/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

1. you are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

“And my dad was like, ‘In every single world, you’re going to lose $1,000.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Instead, you’re meant to feel like you’re standing on a launch pad outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Well, I kind of hate to say, for fear you’re already put off by how simple and easy it is.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

And nothing tells you you're part of something so difficult and profound more, than when the champion dedicates his win to a team-mate who lost his life on the cobbles eight years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Either that,” Tansy’s voice spiraled up, “or I’ll…turn you in to Aunt Fanny and tell her you’re both stealing from her.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck