How to Pronounce "let them eat cake"
expression
LET them eet KAYK
let THEM EET KAYK
Definition
This phrase refers to an attitude of indifference or ignorance by people in power toward the problems of the poor. It suggests that leaders are out of touch with ordinary people's needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈðɛm/, /ðəm/ /ˈit/ /ˈkeɪk
British English
lˈɛt/ /ðˈɛm/ /ˈiːt/ /kˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET them eet KAYK
UK
let THEM EET KAYK
Listen in Context
Many people believe Marie Antoinette said let them eat cake during a food shortage.
Saying let them eat cake shows a lack of understanding for poor people.
People used let them eat cake to criticize uncaring leaders.
When the company ignored workers' complaints, some employees joked, "Well, let them eat cake!"