How to Pronounce "as a rule"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹuɫ
AZ-uh-ROOL
ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈuːl
AZ-uh-ROOL
Definition
Used to state what usually happens, or what is generally true in most situations, with some exceptions. Similar to 'in general' or 'normally'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹuɫ
British English
ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ-uh-ROOL
UK
AZ-uh-ROOL
Listen in Context
As a rule, I go to bed early.
Children, as a rule, love sweets.
As a rule, it rains a lot in April.
As a rule, I don’t drink coffee after 6 p.m.