How to Pronounce "get by on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET-bye-on, GIT-bye-on
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
get-BYE-on
Definition
To manage to survive or live with only the minimum amount of something, such as money, food, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-bye-on, GIT-bye-on
UK
get-BYE-on
Listen in Context
It’s hard to get by on so little money.
Some families have to get by on only rice and beans.
Can you get by on less sleep?
When I was a student, I used to get by on instant noodles every week.