How to Pronounce "quelle surprise"
expression
kwel ser-PRYZ
kwel su-PRYZ
Definition
An exclamation (originally French) used to express mild surprise, often in a sarcastic or playful way when something unsurprising happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
kwɛl/ /səˈpɹaɪz/, /sɝˈpɹaɪz
British English
kwɛl/ /səpɹˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwel ser-PRYZ
UK
kwel su-PRYZ
Listen in Context
Oh, he forgot his keys again—quelle surprise.
The train is late? Quelle surprise!
He's eating pizza for dinner again—quelle surprise.
So she was late again? Quelle surprise.