How to Pronounce "get serious"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈsɪɹiəs
GET SEER-ee-uhs
ɡˈɛt/ /sˈiəɹɪəs
get SEE-ree-uhs
Definition
To start acting in a more focused, determined, or responsible way; to stop joking or wasting time and treat something with importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈsɪɹiəs
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /sˈiəɹɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET SEER-ee-uhs
UK
get SEE-ree-uhs
Listen in Context
You need to get serious about your homework.
It's time to get serious and study for the exam.
They decided to get serious about saving money.
If you want to make it work, you really have to get serious.