How to Pronounce "halcyon days"
expression
ˈhæɫsiən/ /ˈdeɪz
HAL-see-uhn DAYZ
hˈælsɪən/ /dˈeɪz
HAL-see-uhn DAYZ
Definition
A phrase describing a time in the past that was peaceful, happy, and free from trouble; often remembered with nostalgia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæɫsiən/ /ˈdeɪz
British English
hˈælsɪən/ /dˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAL-see-uhn DAYZ
UK
HAL-see-uhn DAYZ
Listen in Context
He always talks about the halcyon days of his childhood.
Many people remember their school years as halcyon days.
The country enjoyed halcyon days of peace after the war.
Looking back, those summers at the lake were our halcyon days.