How to Pronounce "when the fat lady sings"
expression
WHEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ
WEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ
Definition
This expression means that something is not truly finished until the very end; the outcome is not decided until the 'fat lady sings.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæt/ /ˈɫeɪdi/ /ˈsɪŋz
British English
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈæt/ /lˈeɪdi/ /sˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ
UK
WEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ
Listen in Context
It's not over when the fat lady sings.
We still have a chance when the fat lady sings.
Wait until the fat lady sings before giving up.
Hey, don’t leave yet—it’s not over when the fat lady sings!