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.