How to Pronounce "check is in the mail"
expression
CHEK iz in thuh MAYL
CHEK iz in thuh MAYL
Definition
This expression is used to tell someone that you have already sent them a payment in the mail, usually by check. It can be used genuinely or as an excuse when the payment has not actually been sent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmeɪɫ
British English
tʃˈɛk/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK iz in thuh MAYL
UK
CHEK iz in thuh MAYL
Listen in Context
Don't worry, the check is in the mail.
She told me the check is in the mail for last month's rent.
The company promised the check is in the mail after my refund request.
You keep saying the check is in the mail, but I still haven't received anything.