How to Pronounce "cool as a cucumber"
expression
KOOL-uhz-uh-KYOO-kuhm-ber
KOOL-az-uh-KYOO-kuhm-buh
Definition
This expression means to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkuɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkjukəmbɝ
British English
kˈuːl/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /kjˈuːkʌmbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOOL-uhz-uh-KYOO-kuhm-ber
UK
KOOL-az-uh-KYOO-kuhm-buh
Listen in Context
During the exam, she stayed cool as a cucumber.
He looks cool as a cucumber before his big speech.
When the fire alarm rang, Tom stayed cool as a cucumber.
No matter what happens, Jen is always cool as a cucumber.