How to Pronounce "the die is cast"
expression
thuh or thee DYE iz KAST
thuh or thee DYE iz KAHST
Definition
This expression means that a decision has been made and cannot be changed, and events must now follow their course.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdaɪ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkæst
British English
ðə, ði/ /dˈaɪ/ /ˈɪz/ /kˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh or thee DYE iz KAST
UK
thuh or thee DYE iz KAHST
Listen in Context
After signing the contract, the die is cast.
Once we boarded the plane, the die is cast.
He made his choice; the die is cast now.
We can't go back now—the die is cast.