How to Pronounce "moment in the sun"
expression
MOH-muhnt in thuh SUN
MOH-muhnt in thuh SUN
Definition
A "moment in the sun" is a brief period when someone receives attention, praise, or recognition, especially after waiting or working for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsən
British English
mˈəʊmənt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-muhnt in thuh SUN
UK
MOH-muhnt in thuh SUN
Listen in Context
She finally had her moment in the sun when her painting won a prize.
Every player wants a moment in the sun on the team.
The actor enjoyed his moment in the sun after the movie's success.
It took years, but he finally got his moment in the sun at the awards show.