How to Pronounce "few and far between"
expression
ˈfju/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɑɹ/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin
FYOO and FAR bit-WEEN
fjˈuː/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɑː/ /bɪtwˈiːn
FYOO and FAR bit-WEEN
Definition
If something is few and far between, it happens very rarely or exists in very small numbers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfju/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɑɹ/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin
British English
fjˈuː/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɑː/ /bɪtwˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYOO and FAR bit-WEEN
UK
FYOO and FAR bit-WEEN
Listen in Context
Opportunities like this are few and far between.
Good teachers are few and far between in some areas.
Chances to travel are few and far between when you're busy.
Restaurants of that quality are few and far between around here.