How to Pronounce "a little pricey"
expression
uh LIT-uhl PRY-see
uh LIT-uhl PRY-see
Definition
This expression means something costs a bit more than expected, but not extremely expensive. It suggests the price is higher than you would like, but not unaffordable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈpɹaɪsi
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /pɹˈaɪsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl PRY-see
UK
uh LIT-uhl PRY-see
Listen in Context
These shoes are a little pricey.
The restaurant is a little pricey for me.
This phone is a little pricey, but it has many features.
"Yeah, it’s a little pricey, but the quality’s amazing."