How to Pronounce "at the last minute"
expression
AT thuh LAST MIN-it
AT thuh LAHST MIN-it
Definition
If you do something at the last minute, you do it just before it is too late or right before a deadline.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɑːst/ /ˈmɪnɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh LAST MIN-it
UK
AT thuh LAHST MIN-it
Listen in Context
He finished his homework at the last minute.
The project was submitted at the last minute.
She bought tickets at the last minute.
Don't wait at the last minute to start packing for your trip.