How to Pronounce "in broad daylight"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt
in BROD DAY-lyt
ˈɪn/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /dˈeɪlaɪt
in b-RAWD DAY-lyt
Definition
This expression means something happens openly during the day, often when it is surprising or shocking because people can see it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt
British English
ˈɪn/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /dˈeɪlaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in BROD DAY-lyt
UK
in b-RAWD DAY-lyt
Listen in Context
The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
He was attacked in broad daylight on the street.
Someone spray-painted the wall in broad daylight.
I can’t believe they broke into the store in broad daylight!