How to Pronounce "the lion's share of"
expression
thuh LY-unz SHAIR uhv
thuh LY-uhnz SHAIR ov
Definition
A phrase meaning the largest or best part of something, especially when it is not shared equally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈʃɛɹ/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /ʃˈeə/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LY-unz SHAIR uhv
UK
thuh LY-uhnz SHAIR ov
Listen in Context
She received the lion's share of the inheritance.
The company took the lion's share of the market.
He always eats the lion's share of the pizza.
Our team did the lion's share of the work on this project.