How to Pronounce "the top of the heap"
expression
thuh TOP uhv thuh HEEP
thuh TOP uhv thuh HEEP
Definition
The phrase means being the best or most successful person in a group, organization, or area; it refers to holding the highest position or status.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhip
British English
ðə, ði/ /tˈɒp/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh TOP uhv thuh HEEP
UK
thuh TOP uhv thuh HEEP
Listen in Context
After years of hard work, she reached the top of the heap at her company.
He always wanted to be the top of the heap in his class.
Few people stay at the top of the heap for long.
With his new album, she's at the top of the heap in the music industry right now.