How to Pronounce "advanced in years"
expression
uhd-VANST in YEERZ
uhd-VANST in YEE-uhz
Definition
A polite or formal way to say that someone is old or elderly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ədˈvænst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
British English
ɐdvˈænst/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhd-VANST in YEERZ
UK
uhd-VANST in YEE-uhz
Listen in Context
My grandfather is advanced in years but still very active.
She started painting when she was already advanced in years.
The club welcomes people who are advanced in years.
He's advanced in years, but his memory is still sharp as ever.