How to Pronounce "top dollar"
expression
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ
TAHP DAH-ler
tˈɒp/ /dˈɒlɐ
TOP DOL-uh
Definition
The highest price paid for something; a large amount of money, usually meaning more than average or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈdɑɫɝ/, /ˈdɔɫɝ
British English
tˈɒp/ /dˈɒlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHP DAH-ler
UK
TOP DOL-uh
Listen in Context
He paid top dollar for his new car.
Collectors will offer top dollar for rare coins.
You have to pay top dollar for quality furniture.
If you want the latest phone, be ready to shell out top dollar.