How to Pronounce "in the interest of saving time"
expression
in thuh IN-ter-est uhv SAY-ving TYM
in thuh IN-truhst ov SAY-ving TYME
Definition
This phrase is used to explain that something is being done more quickly or simply so as not to waste time. It justifies a shortcut or faster approach.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈeɪvɪŋ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh IN-ter-est uhv SAY-ving TYM
UK
in thuh IN-truhst ov SAY-ving TYME
Listen in Context
In the interest of saving time, let's skip the introduction.
We will make one group, in the interest of saving time.
In the interest of saving time, the teacher gave us the answers.
In the interest of saving time, I'll just hit the main points.