How to Pronounce "has left the building"
expression
HAZ left thuh BIL-ding
haz LEFT thuh BIL-ding
Definition
This phrase means that someone has left and is no longer present, often used humorously or to signal that there is nothing more to see. It originally referred to Elvis Presley after his concerts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæz/, /həz/ /ˈɫɛft/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɫdɪŋ
British English
hˈæz/ /lˈɛft/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪldɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAZ left thuh BIL-ding
UK
haz LEFT thuh BIL-ding
Listen in Context
The singer has left the building.
Attention, the guest has left the building.
After the show, everyone knew Elvis has left the building.
Don't bother looking for Sarah — she has left the building.