How to Pronounce "lion's share"
expression
ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈʃɛɹ
LYE-unz SHAIR
ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /ʃˈeə
LYE-uhnz SHAIR
Definition
The lion's share means the largest or most important part of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈʃɛɹ
British English
ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /ʃˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-unz SHAIR
UK
LYE-uhnz SHAIR
Listen in Context
She got the lion's share of the credit for the project.
The oldest brother took the lion's share of the inheritance.
This city receives the lion's share of government funding.
Everyone helped, but Emma ended up with the lion's share of the praise.