How to Pronounce "may as well"
expression
ˈmeɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwɛɫ
MAY-az-wel or MAY-ez-wel
mˈeɪ/ /ˈæs/ /wˈɛl
MAY-as-wel
Definition
Used to suggest that doing something is reasonable because there is no better option, or nothing to lose. It often means you don't have a strong preference.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwɛɫ
British English
mˈeɪ/ /ˈæs/ /wˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-az-wel or MAY-ez-wel
UK
MAY-as-wel
Listen in Context
It's late. We may as well go home.
If no one else wants the last piece of cake, I may as well eat it.
The movie is over, so we may as well turn off the TV.
Nothing else to do, so we may as well wait here.