How to Pronounce "rotten apple"
expression
ˈɹɑtən/ /ˈæpəɫ
RAH-tin AP-uhl
ɹˈɒtən/ /ˈæpəl
ROT-uhn AP-uhl
Definition
A 'rotten apple' is a person who has a bad influence and can negatively affect the group they're in. It can also literally mean a spoiled or decayed apple.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑtən/ /ˈæpəɫ
British English
ɹˈɒtən/ /ˈæpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-tin AP-uhl
UK
ROT-uhn AP-uhl
Listen in Context
One rotten apple can spoil the whole barrel.
There was a rotten apple in the group that caused trouble.
He is the rotten apple in our class.
Most of the employees are great, but every company has a rotten apple.