How to Pronounce "fever pitch"
expression
ˈfivɝ/ /ˈpɪtʃ
FEE-ver PITCH
fˈiːvɐ/ /pˈɪtʃ
FEE-vuh PITCH
Definition
A state of extreme excitement, emotion, or activity. When something reaches 'fever pitch', it is at its most intense point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfivɝ/ /ˈpɪtʃ
British English
fˈiːvɐ/ /pˈɪtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEE-ver PITCH
UK
FEE-vuh PITCH
Listen in Context
The crowd's excitement reached fever pitch during the final minutes.
The tension in the room was at fever pitch before the announcement.
Rumors about the new product sent excitement to fever pitch at the office.
Speculation about the election results has reached fever pitch this week.