How to Pronounce "late to the party"
expression
LAYT tuh THUH PAR-tee
LAYT tuh THUH PAH-tee
Definition
If you are "late to the party," it means you found out about or got involved with something after most people already knew about it or started doing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɑɹti
British English
lˈeɪt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYT tuh THUH PAR-tee
UK
LAYT tuh THUH PAH-tee
Listen in Context
I'm always late to the party when it comes to new music.
He was late to the party on the smartphone trend.
Sorry, I know I'm late to the party, but I just saw this movie.
You’re not just late to the party—the party’s already over!