How to Pronounce "at the height of"
expression
AT thuh HITE uhv
AT thuh HITE ov
Definition
Used to describe the most intense, active, or successful point of something, such as a period of time, event, or emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaɪt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈaɪt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh HITE uhv
UK
AT thuh HITE ov
Listen in Context
He was at the height of his career when he won the award.
At the height of the storm, the winds were very strong.
Hospitals were full at the height of the flu season.
At the height of summer, the beaches are packed with people.