How to Pronounce "leave at the altar"
expression
LEEV at thuh AWL-ter
LEEV at thuh AWL-tuh
Definition
To leave someone you are supposed to marry right before or during the wedding ceremony, especially when the person is waiting at the altar.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɔɫtɝ
British English
lˈiːv/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒltɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV at thuh AWL-ter
UK
LEEV at thuh AWL-tuh
Listen in Context
She was left at the altar by her fiancé.
No one wants to be left at the altar on their wedding day.
He decided not to leave her at the altar despite his doubts.
Can you believe he actually left her at the altar? That's so cold.