How to Pronounce "precious few"
expression
ˈpɹɛʃəs/ /ˈfju
PREH-shuhs FYOO
pɹˈɛʃəs/ /fjˈuː
pr-EH-shuhs fy-OO
Definition
Used to emphasize that there are very few of something, usually less than you would like or expect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛʃəs/ /ˈfju
British English
pɹˈɛʃəs/ /fjˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREH-shuhs FYOO
UK
pr-EH-shuhs fy-OO
Listen in Context
Precious few students passed the test.
There were precious few tickets left for the concert.
He has precious few friends in this city.
We have precious few options left, so we need to decide quickly.