How to Pronounce "piece of the pie"
expression
PEES-uhv-thuh-PIE
PEES-ov-thuh-PIE
Definition
If someone wants a 'piece of the pie,' they want to get a share of something valuable, such as profits, benefits, or success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpis/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpaɪ
British English
pˈiːs/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEES-uhv-thuh-PIE
UK
PEES-ov-thuh-PIE
Listen in Context
She wants a piece of the pie from the family business.
Everyone wants a piece of the pie when the company does well.
He tried to get his piece of the pie by joining the project.
Investors are lining up for a piece of the pie after hearing about the profits.