How to Pronounce "at the end of the day"
expression
AT-thuh-END-uhv-thuh-DAY
AT-thuh-END-ov-thuh-DAY
Definition
This expression means 'after everything has been considered' or 'ultimately.' It is often used to introduce a final opinion or conclusion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT-thuh-END-uhv-thuh-DAY
UK
AT-thuh-END-ov-thuh-DAY
Listen in Context
At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
He was tired, but at the end of the day it was worth it.
You can try many ways, but at the end of the day effort matters most.
We had some disagreements, but at the end of the day we're still friends.