How to Pronounce "the lesser of two evils"
expression
thuh LESS-er uhv TOO EE-vuhlz
thuh LESS-uh ov TOO EE-vuhlz
Definition
This expression means choosing the option that is less bad when both choices are unpleasant or harmful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛsɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtu/ /ˈivəɫz
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈɛsɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈuː/ /ˈiːvəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LESS-er uhv TOO EE-vuhlz
UK
thuh LESS-uh ov TOO EE-vuhlz
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to pick the lesser of two evils.
Choosing the lesser of two evils is never easy.
He voted for the lesser of two evils in the election.
I didn't like either job offer, but I had to go with the lesser of two evils.