How to Pronounce "pick of the litter"
expression
PIK-uhv-thuh-LIT-er
PIK-ov-THUH-LIT-uh
Definition
The best or most desirable person or thing among a group of similar items or people, originally referring to choosing the best puppy from a litter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪtɝ
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uhv-thuh-LIT-er
UK
PIK-ov-THUH-LIT-uh
Listen in Context
He got the pick of the litter when choosing his new puppy.
That red dress is the pick of the litter in the store.
Sarah was the pick of the litter for the team leader job.
Everyone wanted the pick of the litter, but only one person got it.