How to Pronounce "could i have a word with you"
expression
KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO
KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO
Definition
A polite way to ask someone if you can talk to them privately or briefly, often about something important or personal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈju
British English
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO
UK
KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO
Listen in Context
Could I have a word with you after class?
Excuse me, could I have a word with you for a minute?
Could I have a word with you before you leave?
Hey, could I have a word with you about something in private?