How to Pronounce "at any cost"
expression
AT EN-ee KAHST, KAWST
AT EN-ee KOST
Definition
This phrase means to do something no matter what difficulties, risks, or expenses are involved, emphasizing a determination to achieve the goal regardless of what it takes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈkɑst/, /ˈkɔst
British English
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /kˈɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT EN-ee KAHST, KAWST
UK
AT EN-ee KOST
Listen in Context
I must finish this project at any cost.
She wanted to win the race at any cost.
He promised to protect his family at any cost.
We have to succeed at any cost—failure isn’t an option.