How to Pronounce "get rid of"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɹɪd/ /ˈəv
GET-rid-uhv or GIT-rid-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹˈɪd/ /ˈɒv
get-RID-ov
Definition
To remove, throw away, or stop having something or someone that is unwanted or unnecessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɹɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹˈɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-rid-uhv or GIT-rid-uhv
UK
get-RID-ov
Listen in Context
I want to get rid of these old shoes.
How can I get rid of this headache?
They need to get rid of the broken TV.
I finally managed to get rid of that annoying app on my phone.