How to Pronounce "of all people"
expression
UV-AWL-PEE-puhl
OV-AWL-PEE-puhl
Definition
Used to express surprise, irony, or disbelief that a particular person is involved in something, especially because they are the least expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəv/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈpipəɫ
British English
ˈɒv/ /ˈɔːl/ /pˈiːpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UV-AWL-PEE-puhl
UK
OV-AWL-PEE-puhl
Listen in Context
Of all people, why did John forget my birthday?
I can’t believe, of all people, my teacher was late.
Of all people, Anna was the first to finish the race.
I never thought you, of all people, would agree with me.