How to Pronounce "the picture of"
expression
thuh PIK-chur uhv
thuh PIK-chuh ov
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or type.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪktʃɝ/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /pˈɪktʃɐ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh PIK-chur uhv
UK
thuh PIK-chuh ov
Listen in Context
She is the picture of health.
Her garden is the picture of beauty.
The new baby is the picture of happiness.
Despite her age, she's still the picture of elegance.