How to Pronounce "a slice of the cake"
expression
uh SLYS uhv thuh KAYK
uh SLYS uhv thuh KAYK
Definition
A share of something valuable, such as money, benefits, or success, especially when it is being divided among people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫaɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkeɪk
British English
æɪ/ /slˈaɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SLYS uhv thuh KAYK
UK
uh SLYS uhv thuh KAYK
Listen in Context
Each partner wants a slice of the cake.
She asked for a slice of the cake after the project succeeded.
Everyone contributed, so everyone deserves a slice of the cake.
If there’s any profit, I want a slice of the cake, too.