How to Pronounce "about to"
expression
əˈbaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-BOUT tuh
ɐbˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
uh-BOUT too
Definition
Used to say that something will happen very soon, often within moments.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɐbˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BOUT tuh
UK
uh-BOUT too
Listen in Context
I am about to eat dinner.
The movie is about to start.
She is about to cry.
We're about to leave—do you need a ride?