How to Pronounce "top of the morning"
expression
TAHP-uhv-THUH-MOR-ning
TOP-uhv-THUH-MAW-ning
Definition
A very cheerful way to say 'good morning', most commonly associated with Irish English but rarely used in modern conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ
British English
tˈɒp/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɔːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHP-uhv-THUH-MOR-ning
UK
TOP-uhv-THUH-MAW-ning
Listen in Context
Top of the morning to you!
He greeted us with 'top of the morning.'
People used to say 'top of the morning' in Ireland.
When he walked in and said 'top of the morning,' everyone laughed.