How to Pronounce "weak as a kitten"
expression
WEEK-uhz-uh-KIT-n
WEEK-az-uh-KIT-n
Definition
This expression means very physically weak, lacking in strength, often after illness or tiredness. It compares someone to a kitten, which is small and fragile.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwik/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪtən
British English
wˈiːk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEEK-uhz-uh-KIT-n
UK
WEEK-az-uh-KIT-n
Listen in Context
After the flu, I felt weak as a kitten.
He is weak as a kitten after his surgery.
She looked weak as a kitten when she stood up.
I'm weak as a kitten today—lifting this bag feels impossible.