How to Pronounce "don't get started"
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɑɹtɪd
DOHNT GET STAR-tid
dəʊnt/ /ɡˈɛt/ /stˈɑːtɪd
DOHNT GET STAH-tid
Definition
Used to warn or stop someone from beginning to talk about a topic, especially if it will cause annoyance, argument, or a long discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɑɹtɪd
British English
dəʊnt/ /ɡˈɛt/ /stˈɑːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT GET STAR-tid
UK
DOHNT GET STAH-tid
Listen in Context
Don't get started on the politics again.
Please don't get started about your ex-boyfriend.
I said, "Don't get started with your jokes right now."
Ugh, don't get started. It's been a long day already.