How to Pronounce "king of the castle"
expression
KING-uhv-thuh-KAS-ul
KING-ov-thuh-KAH-suhl
Definition
A children’s game phrase used to describe the person who is on top of a hill or high place, and by extension, someone who is in a position of power or control, even temporarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæsəɫ
British English
kˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɑːsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KING-uhv-thuh-KAS-ul
UK
KING-ov-thuh-KAH-suhl
Listen in Context
Whoever reaches the top first is the king of the castle!
He shouts, 'I'm the king of the castle!' while standing on the hill.
The winner of the game is called the king of the castle.
After getting the promotion, he felt like the king of the castle at work.