How to Pronounce "last resort"
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ɹiˈsɔɹt/, /ɹiˈzɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈzɔɹt
LAST ri-ZORT
lˈɑːst/ /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t
LAHST ri-ZAWT
Definition
A final option to try when all other ways have failed or are not possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ɹiˈsɔɹt/, /ɹiˈzɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈzɔɹt
British English
lˈɑːst/ /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAST ri-ZORT
UK
LAHST ri-ZAWT
Listen in Context
Calling the police should be a last resort.
We only used medicine as a last resort.
Selling the house will be our last resort.
If all else fails, we’ll use plan B as a last resort.