How to Pronounce "call it a night"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnaɪt
KAWL it uh NYTE
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /nˈaɪt
KAWL it uh NYTE
Definition
To decide to stop what you are doing for the rest of the night, often used at work, parties, or gatherings when it's time to go home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnaɪt
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /nˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL it uh NYTE
UK
KAWL it uh NYTE
Listen in Context
I'm tired. Let's call it a night.
We finished the project, so let's call it a night.
It's late. Time to call it a night.
We've done enough studying—let's just call it a night and rest.