How to Pronounce "at this rate"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/ /ˈɹeɪt
AT this RAYT
ˈæt/ /ðˈɪs/ /ɹˈeɪt
AT THIS RATE
Definition
Used to talk about what will probably happen if things keep happening the same way. It often introduces a prediction based on how things are going now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/ /ˈɹeɪt
British English
ˈæt/ /ðˈɪs/ /ɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT this RAYT
UK
AT THIS RATE
Listen in Context
At this rate, we'll finish the project by tomorrow.
At this rate, we can't save enough money.
At this rate, it will take hours to get there.
At this rate, I'll never finish reading this book!