How to Pronounce "about"
word
/əˈbaʊt/
uh-BOWT
/ɐbˈaʊt/
uh-BOWT
Definition
Used to show the subject of something, to indicate approximation, or to mean nearby or around a place or time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈbaʊt/
British English
/ɐbˈaʊt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BOWT
UK
uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
We talked about the movie.
She arrived about 3 o'clock.
There's something about this place I like.
I'm thinking about going on vacation next month.