How to Pronounce "thrill of the hunt"
expression
THRIL uhv thuh HUNT
thril OV thuh HUNT
Definition
The excitement or intense enjoyment someone feels when searching for or pursuing something, whether it is literal hunting or seeking out something desired.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹɪɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhənt
British English
θɹˈɪl/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRIL uhv thuh HUNT
UK
thril OV thuh HUNT
Listen in Context
He loves the thrill of the hunt when looking for rare books.
Many treasure hunters are driven by the thrill of the hunt.
Some people shop just for the thrill of the hunt, not the item itself.
For me, it's not about winning—it's the thrill of the hunt that makes it fun.