How to Pronounce "dying breed"
expression
ˈdaɪɪŋ/ /ˈbɹid
DYE-ing BREED
dˈaɪɪŋ/ /bɹˈiːd
DYE-ing BREED
Definition
A 'dying breed' refers to a type of person, group, or thing that is becoming rare and may soon disappear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪɪŋ/ /ˈbɹid
British English
dˈaɪɪŋ/ /bɹˈiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE-ing BREED
UK
DYE-ing BREED
Listen in Context
My grandfather is one of a dying breed of traditional craftsmen.
Handwritten letters are becoming a dying breed.
He is a dying breed among honest politicians.
It's sad to see neighborhood bookstores becoming a dying breed.