How to Pronounce "at large"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ
AT LARJ
ˈæt/ /lˈɑːdʒ
AT LAHJ
Definition
"At large" means someone (often a criminal or animal) is not caught and is free. It can also mean "in general" or referring to the whole group or public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ
British English
ˈæt/ /lˈɑːdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT LARJ
UK
AT LAHJ
Listen in Context
The prisoner is still at large after escaping last night.
The dangerous animal is at large in the city.
The committee spoke on behalf of the community at large.
Police warn that the suspect remains at large and could be armed.