How to Pronounce "at any rate"
expression
AT EN-ee RAYT
AT EN-ee RAYT
Definition
Used to show that you are emphasizing what is true or important, even if other things are not clear or do not matter; similar to 'anyway' or 'in any case'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɹeɪt
British English
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /ɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT EN-ee RAYT
UK
AT EN-ee RAYT
Listen in Context
At any rate, we finished the project on time.
He might be late, but at any rate he will come.
We don't know the answer. At any rate, let's try.
There's no proof he's guilty, at any rate, not yet.