How to Pronounce "sell like hot cakes"
expression
SEL-like-HAWT-KAYKS
SEL-like-HOT-KAYKS
Definition
To be bought very quickly and in large numbers because something is very popular or in high demand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛɫ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈhɑt/ /ˈkeɪks
British English
sˈɛl/ /lˈaɪk/ /hˈɒt/ /kˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEL-like-HAWT-KAYKS
UK
SEL-like-HOT-KAYKS
Listen in Context
The new toy started to sell like hot cakes during the holidays.
Fresh bread always sells like hot cakes at this bakery.
Tickets for the concert sold like hot cakes yesterday.
Those sneakers are selling like hot cakes—everyone wants a pair!