How to Pronounce "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
expression
Definition
This saying means that when someone copies you, it shows they admire or respect you. If people imitate your actions, style, or ideas, it is a compliment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /sɪnˈsɪɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfɫætɝi
British English
ˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /sɪnsˈiəɹəst/ /fˈɔːm/ /ˈɒv/ /flˈætəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-uh-TAY-shuhn iz thuh sin-SIHR-ist form uhv FLAT-er-ee
UK
im-ih-TAY-shuhn iz thuh sin-SEER-uhst fawm ov FLAT-uh-ree
Listen in Context
Don't be upset; imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
When others copy your drawing, remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Some people say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery if someone copies you.
He started dressing just like me, but hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.