How to Pronounce "a good time was had by all"
expression
uh GOOD TIME wuz HAD by AWL
uh GOOD TIME woz HAD by AWL
Definition
This expression means everyone enjoyed themselves and had fun at an event or occasion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈwɑz/, /wəz/ /ˈhæd/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ
British English
æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /tˈaɪm/ /wˈɒz/ /hˈæd/ /bˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh GOOD TIME wuz HAD by AWL
UK
uh GOOD TIME woz HAD by AWL
Listen in Context
The birthday party ended, and a good time was had by all.
At the school picnic, a good time was had by all.
After the wedding, people said a good time was had by all.
The festival wrapped up, and honestly, a good time was had by all despite the rain.