How to Pronounce "nice guys finish last"
expression
NYS GYZ FIN-ish LAST
NYS GYZ FIN-ish LAHST
Definition
This phrase suggests that people who are kind or generous may not succeed in competitive situations, because others take advantage of them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪs/, /ˈnis/ /ˈɡaɪz/ /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
British English
naɪs/ /ɡˈaɪz/ /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ /lˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYS GYZ FIN-ish LAST
UK
NYS GYZ FIN-ish LAHST
Listen in Context
Some people think nice guys finish last in business.
He tried to be fair, but found out that nice guys finish last.
Many say that in love, nice guys finish last.
He was tired of being told that nice guys finish last, so he started standing up for himself.