How to Pronounce "matter of time"
expression
MAT-er-uhv-TIME
MAT-uh-ov-TIME
Definition
Used to say that something will definitely happen, but you do not know exactly when.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmætɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
mˈætɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAT-er-uhv-TIME
UK
MAT-uh-ov-TIME
Listen in Context
It’s only a matter of time before he finds out the truth.
With all that rain, flooding is a matter of time.
Winning the championship was just a matter of time for the team.
Don’t worry, it’s a matter of time before you get used to the new job.