How to Pronounce "read about"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /əˈbaʊt
RED uh-BOWT, REED uh-BOWT
ɹiːd/ /ɐbˈaʊt
REED uh-BOWT
Definition
To learn or get information by reading something that gives details, stories, or facts about a topic or person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ɹiːd/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED uh-BOWT, REED uh-BOWT
UK
REED uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
I read about whales in a book yesterday.
Have you read about the new museum?
Children read about animals in school.
I read about that news story online this morning.