How to Pronounce "a dime a dozen"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdəzən
uh-DIME uh-DUH-zuhn
æɪ/ /dˈaɪm/ /æɪ/ /dˈʌzən
uh-DIME uh-DUH-zuhn
Definition
If something is 'a dime a dozen', it is very common or easy to find and not special or valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdəzən
British English
æɪ/ /dˈaɪm/ /æɪ/ /dˈʌzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DIME uh-DUH-zuhn
UK
uh-DIME uh-DUH-zuhn
Listen in Context
Good ideas are a dime a dozen; making them happen is rare.
Cheap souvenirs are a dime a dozen in that market.
Mistakes like that are a dime a dozen for beginners.
Jobs like this are a dime a dozen these days.