How to Pronounce "many are called but few are chosen"
expression
Definition
This expression means that while many people may have an opportunity or be invited to do something, only a small number will actually succeed or be selected. It often refers to a competitive process or to a situation where only a few meet the high standards required.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛni/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈkɔɫd/ /ˈbət/ /ˈfju/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtʃoʊzən
British English
mˈɛni/ /ɛə/ /kˈɔːld/ /bˈʌt/ /fjˈuː/ /ɛə/ /tʃˈəʊzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-ee ar KAWLD but FYOO ar CHOH-zuhn
UK
MEN-ee air KAWLD but FYOO air CHOH-zuhn
Listen in Context
Many are called but few are chosen in this competition.
After the auditions, it was clear that many are called but few are chosen.
My teacher reminded us that many are called but few are chosen when applying to top universities.
Getting an interview is just the start—many are called but few are chosen.