How to Pronounce "on a silver platter"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪɫvɝ/ /ˈpɫætɝ
ON-uh SIL-ver PLAT-ter
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪlvɐ/ /plˈætɐ
on-uh SIL-vuh PLAT-uh
Definition
If something is given to you "on a silver platter," you get it easily without having to work for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪɫvɝ/ /ˈpɫætɝ
British English
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪlvɐ/ /plˈætɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-uh SIL-ver PLAT-ter
UK
on-uh SIL-vuh PLAT-uh
Listen in Context
He got the job on a silver platter.
She wants everything on a silver platter.
Nobody gives success on a silver platter.
He expected the answers on a silver platter, but the teacher made him work for them.