How to Pronounce "as the next guy"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈɡaɪ
AZ thuh NEKS guy
ˈæs/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɛkst/ /ɡˈaɪ
AZ thuh NEKST guy
Definition
Used to say that you feel the same way or have the same opinion or qualities as most other people, usually in a modest way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈɡaɪ
British English
ˈæs/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɛkst/ /ɡˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ thuh NEKS guy
UK
AZ thuh NEKST guy
Listen in Context
I like chocolate as the next guy.
He wants to be happy as the next guy.
She gets nervous before exams as the next guy.
I'm as busy as the next guy these days.