How to Pronounce "the bottom of the heap"
expression
thuh BAH-tuhm uhv thuh HEEP
thuh BOT-uhm ov thuh HEEP
Definition
This expression means having the lowest position, status, or rank in a group, organization, or society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhip
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BAH-tuhm uhv thuh HEEP
UK
thuh BOT-uhm ov thuh HEEP
Listen in Context
He always feels like he's at the bottom of the heap at work.
Don't worry if you're at the bottom of the heap now—you can move up.
At school, new students often start at the bottom of the heap.
I’ve been at the bottom of the heap long enough—it's time for a promotion.