How to Pronounce "what price"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈpɹaɪs
WUHT PRYS
wˈɒt/ /pɹˈaɪs
WOT PRYS
Definition
An expression used to question what must be given, lost, or sacrificed to achieve something, often implying doubt about whether it is worth it or highlighting a hidden cost.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈpɹaɪs
British English
wˈɒt/ /pɹˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT PRYS
UK
WOT PRYS
Listen in Context
What price are you willing to pay for your dreams?
He got the job, but what price did he pay?
What price would you put on happiness?
He finally won the championship, but what price victory when he's lost so much along the way?