How to Pronounce "top banana"
expression
TAHP buh-NAN-uh
TOP b'n-AH-nuh
Definition
The most important person or leader in a group, company, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /bəˈnænə
British English
tˈɒp/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHP buh-NAN-uh
UK
TOP b'n-AH-nuh
Listen in Context
He is the top banana at the office.
The top banana makes all the important decisions.
Everyone listens to the top banana in meetings.
When the top banana is away, things get a little chaotic around here.