How to Pronounce "by and large"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ
BY and LAHRJ
bˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /lˈɑːdʒ
BY and LAHJ
Definition
Used to mean generally or mostly; it refers to the main idea, but allows for exceptions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɫɑɹdʒ
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /lˈɑːdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY and LAHRJ
UK
BY and LAHJ
Listen in Context
By and large, the weather here is good.
By and large, students enjoyed the trip.
By and large, this plan works well.
We’ve had a few problems, but by and large everything’s gone smoothly.