How to Pronounce "fashionably late"
expression
FASH-uh-nuh-blee LAYT
FASH-uh-nub-lee LAYT
Definition
To arrive later than the official start time of an event, usually on purpose, in order to appear stylish or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæʃənəbɫi/ /ˈɫeɪt
British English
fˈæʃənəbli/ /lˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FASH-uh-nuh-blee LAYT
UK
FASH-uh-nub-lee LAYT
Listen in Context
She arrived fashionably late to the party.
Being fashionably late made him the center of attention.
They thought it was cool to be fashionably late.
You know, it's better to be fashionably late than the first one there!