How to Pronounce "twilight years"
expression
ˈtwaɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
TWY-lyte yeerz
twˈaɪlaɪt/ /jˈiəz
TWY-lyte YEERZ
Definition
The 'twilight years' refer to the final period of a person's life, often after retirement, when someone is elderly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwaɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
British English
twˈaɪlaɪt/ /jˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWY-lyte yeerz
UK
TWY-lyte YEERZ
Listen in Context
He enjoyed his twilight years with his grandchildren.
Many people travel during their twilight years.
She saved money for her twilight years.
After retiring, he finally had time to relax in his twilight years.