How to Pronounce "let alone"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /əˈɫoʊn
LET-uh-LOHN
lˈɛt/ /ɐlˈəʊn
LET-uh-LOHN
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is even less likely or possible than another thing already mentioned; means 'not to mention' or 'much less'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /əˈɫoʊn
British English
lˈɛt/ /ɐlˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET-uh-LOHN
UK
LET-uh-LOHN
Listen in Context
I can't afford a bike, let alone a car.
He can't swim, let alone surf.
Most kids can't cook, let alone make bread from scratch.
I barely have time to eat breakfast, let alone cook dinner every night.