How to Pronounce "top dog"
expression
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈdɔɡ
TAHP-DAWG
tˈɒp/ /dˈɒɡ
TOP-DOG
Definition
A person or group that is the most powerful or important in a situation, organization, or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
tˈɒp/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHP-DAWG
UK
TOP-DOG
Listen in Context
He became the top dog at his company after many years of hard work.
The two teams are fighting to be the top dog in the league.
Who is the top dog in your class?
After the merger, nobody was sure who the new top dog would be.