the few

Questions

What does the few mean?

The British and Allied fighter pilots during the Battle of Britain in World War II.

Where does the few come from?

From a speech by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few".

How to pronounce the few

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “the few”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “the few”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “the few” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.