How to Pronounce "ripe old age"
expression
RIPE OLD AYJ
RIPE OHLD AYJ
Definition
A phrase used to describe living to a very old age, often with a sense of admiration or respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪp/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈeɪdʒ
British English
ɹˈaɪp/ /ˈəʊld/ /ˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIPE OLD AYJ
UK
RIPE OHLD AYJ
Listen in Context
My grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 98.
He reached the ripe old age of 100 surrounded by family.
She hopes to live to a ripe old age.
Despite his health problems, he made it to the ripe old age of 95.