Cómo Pronunciar "many are called but few are chosen"
expression
Definición
This expression means that while many people may have an opportunity or be invited to do something, only a small number will actually succeed or be selected. It often refers to a competitive process or to a situation where only a few meet the high standards required.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈmɛni/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈkɔɫd/ /ˈbət/ /ˈfju/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtʃoʊzən
Inglés Británico
mˈɛni/ /ɛə/ /kˈɔːld/ /bˈʌt/ /fjˈuː/ /ɛə/ /tʃˈəʊzən
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
MEN-ee ar KAWLD but FYOO ar CHOH-zuhn
UK
MEN-ee air KAWLD but FYOO air CHOH-zuhn
Escucha en Contexto
Many are called but few are chosen in this competition.
After the auditions, it was clear that many are called but few are chosen.
My teacher reminded us that many are called but few are chosen when applying to top universities.
Getting an interview is just the start—many are called but few are chosen.