How to Pronounce "corner the market on"
expression
KOR-ner thuh MAR-kit on
KAW-nuh the MAR-kit on
Definition
To gain exclusive control or dominance over the supply of a particular product or service in a market, usually by buying up most or all of what is available.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹnɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkət/, /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈɔːnɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-ner thuh MAR-kit on
UK
KAW-nuh the MAR-kit on
Listen in Context
The big company tried to corner the market on smartphones.
He hopes to corner the market on organic honey.
If you buy all the tickets, you can corner the market on the event.
After years of innovation, they finally cornered the market on electric cars.