How to Pronounce "in the long haul"
expression
in thuh LONG hawl
in thuh long HAWL
Definition
Used to talk about what will happen or matter after a long period of time; it refers to future results over months or years, not immediate effects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈhɔɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɒŋ/ /hˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh LONG hawl
UK
in thuh long HAWL
Listen in Context
In the long haul, healthy eating pays off.
Saving money now will help in the long haul.
Studying every day makes a difference in the long haul.
You might be tired now, but in the long haul, it’s worth it.