How to Pronounce "top story"
expression
TAHP-STAW-ree
TOP-STAW-ree
Definition
The most important or most prominent news article or report in a newspaper, on TV, or online, often featured first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈstɔɹi
British English
tˈɒp/ /stˈɔːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHP-STAW-ree
UK
TOP-STAW-ree
Listen in Context
The earthquake was the top story on the news tonight.
The newspaper put the election results as their top story.
The reporter covered the top story live from the scene.
That's our top story tonight: major winter storms hitting the region.