How to Pronounce "come before"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
KUHM buh-FOR
kˈʌm/ /bɪfˈɔː
KUM bih-FAW
Definition
To happen or exist earlier than something or someone else; can also mean to be more important or take priority over something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
kˈʌm/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM buh-FOR
UK
KUM bih-FAW
Listen in Context
April comes before May in the calendar.
Your name comes before mine on the list.
Practice comes before the test.
My family always comes before my job.