How to Pronounce "haven't seen you in a long time"
expression
HAV-uhnt SEEN yoo in uh LONG TYM
HAV-uhnt SEEN yoo in uh LONG TYM
Definition
This is an informal greeting used when you meet someone you haven't seen for a long period. It expresses surprise or happiness at seeing the person again after a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhævən/, /ˈhævənt/ /ˈsin/ /ˈju/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
ˈhævənt/ /sˈiːn/ /jˈuː/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uhnt SEEN yoo in uh LONG TYM
UK
HAV-uhnt SEEN yoo in uh LONG TYM
Listen in Context
Haven't seen you in a long time, how have you been?
Wow, haven't seen you in a long time!
Haven't seen you in a long time. Did you move away?
Hey! Haven't seen you in a long time—what's new?