How to Pronounce "a small fortune"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹtʃən/, /ˈfɔɹtʃun
uh SMALL FOR-chuhn
æɪ/ /smˈɔːl/ /fˈɔːtʃuːn
uh SMALL FOR-choon
Definition
An expression for a large sum of money, usually more than expected or reasonable. It is often used to talk about something expensive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹtʃən/, /ˈfɔɹtʃun
British English
æɪ/ /smˈɔːl/ /fˈɔːtʃuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SMALL FOR-chuhn
UK
uh SMALL FOR-choon
Listen in Context
That watch cost a small fortune.
We spent a small fortune on our vacation.
Buying a new car will cost a small fortune.
I love those shoes, but they must have cost a small fortune!