How to Pronounce "the bee's knees"
expression
thuh BEEZ NEEZ
thuh BEEZ NEEZ
Definition
A playful, old-fashioned way to describe something or someone as excellent, outstanding, or the best.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbiz/ /ˈniz
British English
ðə, ði/ /biːz/ /nˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BEEZ NEEZ
UK
thuh BEEZ NEEZ
Listen in Context
This cake is the bee's knees!
My new bike is the bee's knees.
Everyone says this phone is the bee's knees.
You should try Sara's cookies—they're the bee's knees.