How to Pronounce "the icing on the cake"
expression
the EYE-sing on the KAYK
the EYE-sing on the KAYK
Definition
An extra good thing that makes a situation even better, on top of something that is already positive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkeɪk
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
the EYE-sing on the KAYK
UK
the EYE-sing on the KAYK
Listen in Context
Getting free dessert was the icing on the cake after a delicious meal.
Winning the championship was amazing, but the fans cheering was the icing on the cake.
The sunny weather during our picnic was the icing on the cake.
The job offer came with a great salary, but working from home was the icing on the cake.