How to Pronounce "one in a thousand"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθaʊzən/, /ˈθaʊzənd
WUN-in-uh-THOW-zund
wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /θˈaʊzənd
WON-in-uh-THOW-zuhnd
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that is very rare and special, like an exceptional person or a unique opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθaʊzən/, /ˈθaʊzənd
British English
wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /θˈaʊzənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUN-in-uh-THOW-zund
UK
WON-in-uh-THOW-zuhnd
Listen in Context
Sarah is truly one in a thousand; everyone admires her.
Finding a friend like Tom is one in a thousand.
This old book is one in a thousand.
Her kindness really makes her one in a thousand.