How to Pronounce "late in the day"
expression
LAYT in thuh DAY
LAYT in thuh DAY
Definition
At a time that is near the end of the day; sometimes also used to describe something happening or being done when it may be too late to be effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
lˈeɪt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYT in thuh DAY
UK
LAYT in thuh DAY
Listen in Context
It's late in the day and the sun is setting.
We finished the project late in the day.
She called me late in the day to change the plan.
Making changes late in the day might not solve the problem now.