How to Pronounce "dead last"
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
DED-LAST
dˈɛd/ /lˈɑːst
DED-LAHST
Definition
To be in the very last position in a race, competition, or ranking; to finish behind everyone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
British English
dˈɛd/ /lˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-LAST
UK
DED-LAHST
Listen in Context
He finished dead last in the race.
Our team was dead last on the scoreboard.
I came dead last in the spelling contest.
No one wants to be dead last, but someone has to be.