How to Pronounce "cherry on top"
expression
ˈtʃɛɹi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp
CHAIR-ee on TOP
tʃˈɛɹi/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp
CHAIR-ee on TOP
Definition
An extra detail or feature that makes something even better, usually something that's already good. Like the final touch that completes or perfects something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp
British English
tʃˈɛɹi/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAIR-ee on TOP
UK
CHAIR-ee on TOP
Listen in Context
Winning the game was amazing, and the trophy was the cherry on top.
The free dessert was the cherry on top of a great meal.
Her smile was the cherry on top of a perfect day.
The beach was beautiful, but the sunset was the real cherry on top.