How to Pronounce "new kid on the block"
expression
NOO kid on the BLOK
NYOO kid on the BLOK
Definition
A person who is new to a place, group, or organization, often used when someone joins a school, team, or work environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈkɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫɑk
British English
njˈuː/ /kˈɪd/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO kid on the BLOK
UK
NYOO kid on the BLOK
Listen in Context
He is the new kid on the block at our school.
Don't worry if you're the new kid on the block; everyone was new once.
As the new kid on the block, she is trying to make friends.
Being the new kid on the block can be tough, but people usually warm up to you quickly.