How to Pronounce "rule the roost"
expression
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹust
ROOL thuh ROOST
ɹˈuːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːst
rool the ROOST
Definition
To be the person in control or with the most authority in a group or place, often at home or in a small organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹust
British English
ɹˈuːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOL thuh ROOST
UK
rool the ROOST
Listen in Context
She rules the roost at home.
Who really rules the roost in this office?
The oldest child likes to rule the roost over his siblings.
Ever since he got a promotion, he really rules the roost around here.