How to Pronounce "in the long run"
expression
in-thuh-LAWNG-ruhn
in-thuh-LONG-run
Definition
Used to talk about what happens or will be true after a long period of time, often when considering the final result of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɹən
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-thuh-LAWNG-ruhn
UK
in-thuh-LONG-run
Listen in Context
In the long run, studying every day helps you remember more.
Fast food is cheap, but in the long run it can harm your health.
In the long run, the team learned to work together.
It's tough to save money now, but you'll thank yourself in the long run.