How to Pronounce "before long"
expression
ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈɫɔŋ
bih-FOR lawng
bɪfˈɔː/ /lˈɒŋ
bih-FOR long
Definition
Used to say that something will happen soon, but not immediately. It means 'in a short time.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈɫɔŋ
British English
bɪfˈɔː/ /lˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-FOR lawng
UK
bih-FOR long
Listen in Context
Before long, it started to rain.
He moved to the city and found a job before long.
The kids will be home before long.
If you keep practicing, you’ll get better before long.