How to Pronounce "jewel in the crown"
expression
JOO-uhl in thuh KROWN
JOO-uhl in thuh KROWN
Definition
Something that is the best, most valuable, or most important part of a group, collection, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒuəɫ/, /ˈdʒuɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹaʊn
British English
dʒˈuːəl/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOO-uhl in thuh KROWN
UK
JOO-uhl in thuh KROWN
Listen in Context
The new museum is the jewel in the crown of our city.
This painting is the jewel in the crown of her collection.
The university's science department is the jewel in the crown.
Everyone agreed the annual festival was the real jewel in the crown for tourism.