How to Pronounce "king of the hill"
expression
KING-uhv-thuh-HILL
KING-ov-thuh-HILL
Definition
'King of the hill' is an expression used for a game where players try to stay at the top of a hill while others try to knock them down. It also means being the leading person, best, or most powerful in a group or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɪɫ
British English
kˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KING-uhv-thuh-HILL
UK
KING-ov-thuh-HILL
Listen in Context
The children played king of the hill at the park.
He wants to be the king of the hill at his new job.
After winning the race, she felt like the king of the hill.
It's hard to stay king of the hill when everyone's trying to take your spot.