How to Pronounce "higher than a kite"
expression
ˈhaɪɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkaɪt
HYE-er than uh KITE
hˈaɪɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /æɪ/ /kˈaɪt
HYE-uh than uh KITE
Definition
This expression means that someone is extremely intoxicated, usually from drugs or alcohol. It is informal and often used when someone appears very out of touch with reality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkaɪt
British English
hˈaɪɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /æɪ/ /kˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYE-er than uh KITE
UK
HYE-uh than uh KITE
Listen in Context
He was higher than a kite after the party.
She looked higher than a kite when she walked in.
If you take that medicine, you'll be higher than a kite.
By midnight, Jake was higher than a kite and telling everyone his secrets.