How to Pronounce "last minute"
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
LAST MIN-it, last MIN-it, last my-NOOT, last my-NYOOT
lˈɑːst/ /ˈmɪnɪt
LAHST MIN-it
Definition
At the very end of the allowed time or just before something happens. Used to describe decisions, actions, or changes made right before a deadline.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
British English
lˈɑːst/ /ˈmɪnɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAST MIN-it, last MIN-it, last my-NOOT, last my-NYOOT
UK
LAHST MIN-it
Listen in Context
He packed his bag at the last minute.
We got our tickets at the last minute.
She made a last-minute decision to join us.
Don't wait until the last minute to start your project.