How to Pronounce "killer instinct"
expression
ˈkɪɫɝ/ /ˈɪnstɪŋkt
KIL-er IN-stinkt
kˈɪlɐ/ /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt
KIL-uh IN-stinkt
Definition
A strong drive or natural ability to compete aggressively and do whatever it takes to win, especially in sports or business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪɫɝ/ /ˈɪnstɪŋkt
British English
kˈɪlɐ/ /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIL-er IN-stinkt
UK
KIL-uh IN-stinkt
Listen in Context
She has a real killer instinct when she plays tennis.
You need a killer instinct to succeed in business.
The team showed their killer instinct in the last few minutes.
He's a nice guy off the court, but he brings out his killer instinct when the game starts.