How to Pronounce "a feeding frenzy"
expression
uh FEE-ding FREN-zee
uh FEE-ding FREN-zee
Definition
A situation where a group of people or animals all try to get something quickly and aggressively, often creating chaos. Used literally for animals and figuratively for people competing intensely for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfidɪŋ/ /ˈfɹɛnzi
British English
æɪ/ /fˈiːdɪŋ/ /fɹˈɛnzi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FEE-ding FREN-zee
UK
uh FEE-ding FREN-zee
Listen in Context
When the food was served, there was a feeding frenzy at the table.
The reporters entered into a feeding frenzy when the celebrity arrived.
During sales, shoppers often create a feeding frenzy for cheap products.
The stock market news caused a feeding frenzy among investors.