How to Pronounce "proud as a peacock"
expression
PROWD az uh PEE-kahk
PROWD az uh PEE-kok
Definition
Used to describe someone who is very proud and shows it clearly, often in a way that others notice. It compares a person's pride to the flashy way a peacock displays its feathers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaʊd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpiˌkɑk
British English
pɹˈaʊd/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /pˈiːkɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROWD az uh PEE-kahk
UK
PROWD az uh PEE-kok
Listen in Context
After winning the award, he looked proud as a peacock.
She walked into the room proud as a peacock.
My brother was proud as a peacock after passing his test.
He strutted down the street proud as a peacock, showing off his new shoes.