How to Pronounce "kiss of death"
expression
KISS-uhv-DETH
KISS-ov-DETH
Definition
The 'kiss of death' is an action or event that causes failure or ruin, especially one that seems good at first but actually leads to disaster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdɛθ
British English
kˈɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KISS-uhv-DETH
UK
KISS-ov-DETH
Listen in Context
That bad review was the kiss of death for the restaurant.
Raising prices was the kiss of death for their small business.
For many bands, losing their singer is the kiss of death.
Getting caught cheating was the kiss of death for his career as a politician.