How to Pronounce "too late"
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈɫeɪt
TOO LAYT
tˈuː/ /lˈeɪt
TOO LAYT
Definition
If something is 'too late', it means it happens after the right or possible time, so it cannot be changed or fixed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈɫeɪt
British English
tˈuː/ /lˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO LAYT
UK
TOO LAYT
Listen in Context
It's too late to catch the bus now.
You are too late for the meeting.
It’s too late to go outside; it’s dark now.
Sorry, it's too late to make any changes now.