How to Pronounce "get to the top"
expression
GET-tuh-THUH-TOP
get-TOO-thuh-TOP
Definition
To reach the highest point of something, either physically (like climbing a mountain) or in life/career (succeeding or becoming the best).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-tuh-THUH-TOP
UK
get-TOO-thuh-TOP
Listen in Context
She wants to get to the top of the mountain.
Tom worked hard to get to the top in his company.
Did you get to the top of the stairs?
It’s tough to get to the top, but staying there is even harder.