How to Pronounce "come on top of"
expression
KUHM on TOP uhv
KUM on TOP ov
Definition
If one thing 'comes on top of' another, it happens after or in addition to something else, making the situation worse or more difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəv
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈɒp/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM on TOP uhv
UK
KUM on TOP ov
Listen in Context
The heavy rain came on top of the flooding last week.
His illness came on top of his financial problems.
Losing her purse came on top of being late to work.
All these bills coming on top of rent is driving me crazy.