How to Pronounce "on top of the world"
expression
on TOP-uhv-thuh WURLD
on TOP-uv-thuh WURLD
Definition
To feel extremely happy, proud, or successful, as if nothing could be better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
British English
ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on TOP-uhv-thuh WURLD
UK
on TOP-uv-thuh WURLD
Listen in Context
I felt on top of the world when I won the prize.
After the graduation, she was on top of the world.
They felt on top of the world after finishing the project.
When I saw my test results, I was honestly on top of the world.