How to Pronounce "yellow brick road"
expression
YEL-oh BRIK ROHD
YEL-oh BRIK ROHD
Definition
A 'yellow brick road' is a path that leads to success, happiness, or adventure, originating from the story 'The Wizard of Oz'. It is often used to describe a journey that promises positive changes or dreams coming true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɛɫoʊ/ /ˈbɹɪk/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
jˈɛləʊ/ /bɹˈɪk/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YEL-oh BRIK ROHD
UK
YEL-oh BRIK ROHD
Listen in Context
Dorothy follows the yellow brick road in 'The Wizard of Oz'.
He believes choosing that job was the start of his yellow brick road.
Many people search for their own yellow brick road in life.
Moving abroad was her way of stepping onto a new yellow brick road.