How to Pronounce "the big apple"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈæpəɫ
thuh BIG AP-uhl
ðə, ði/ /bˈɪɡ/ /ˈæpəl
thuh BIG AP-ul
Definition
'The Big Apple' is a nickname for New York City in the United States, often used to refer to the city's vibrant culture and importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈæpəɫ
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɪɡ/ /ˈæpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BIG AP-uhl
UK
thuh BIG AP-ul
Listen in Context
I want to visit the Big Apple one day.
New York City is called the Big Apple.
Have you ever been to the Big Apple?
Everyone dreams of making it big in the Big Apple.