How to Pronounce "by a long way"
expression
BY-uh-LAWNG-WAY
BY-uh-LONG-WAY
Definition
Used to say that one thing is much greater or better than something else by a large amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-uh-LAWNG-WAY
UK
BY-uh-LONG-WAY
Listen in Context
He is the fastest runner by a long way.
This is the best movie by a long way.
She scored higher than everyone else by a long way.
Honestly, that's the best pizza I've ever had by a long way.