How to Pronounce "the darkest hour is just before the dawn"
expression
Definition
This expression means that things often seem the worst right before they get better. It's a way to give hope in difficult times, suggesting that a positive change is coming soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɹkəst/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔn
British English
ðə, ði/ /dˈɑːkəst/ /ˈaʊə/ /ˈɪz/ /dʒˈʌst/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh DAR-kest OW-er iz JUHST bee-FOR thuh DAWN
UK
thuh DAH-kest OW-uh iz JUHST bif-AW thuh DAWN
Listen in Context
When things feel hopeless, remember that the darkest hour is just before the dawn.
My friend told me that the darkest hour is just before the dawn when I lost my job.
She believes the darkest hour is just before the dawn, so she keeps going.
I know it’s tough right now, but the darkest hour is just before the dawn—hang in there!