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How to Pronounce "sharp as a razor"

expression

ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪzɝ
SHARP az uh RAY-zur
ʃˈɑːp/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪzɐ
SHAHP az uh RAY-zuh

Definition

Extremely sharp, like a razor; commonly used to describe something with a very fine edge or a person who is very intelligent and quick-thinking.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪzɝ

British English

ʃˈɑːp/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪzɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SHARP az uh RAY-zur

UK

SHAHP az uh RAY-zuh

Listen in Context

The knife is sharp as a razor.

Her mind is sharp as a razor.

Be careful, those scissors are sharp as a razor.

He figured out the answer in seconds—he's sharp as a razor.