How to Pronounce "cream of the crop"
expression
KREEM-uhv-thuh-KRAHP
KREEM-ov-thuh-KROP
Definition
The best people or things in a particular group. This expression refers to those who are considered the most talented, qualified, or desirable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹim/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹɑp
British English
kɹˈiːm/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KREEM-uhv-thuh-KRAHP
UK
KREEM-ov-thuh-KROP
Listen in Context
Only the cream of the crop get invited to this competition.
Our new team is the cream of the crop in the company.
He always wants to work with the cream of the crop.
You made it! You really are the cream of the crop.