How to Pronounce "hear about"
expression
ˈhiɹ/ /əˈbaʊt
HEER uh-BOWT
hˈiə/ /ɐbˈaʊt
HEE-uh uh-BOWT
Definition
To receive information or learn news about something or someone, often from other people rather than seeing it yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhiɹ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
hˈiə/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEER uh-BOWT
UK
HEE-uh uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Did you hear about the storm last night?
I heard about your new job. Congratulations!
Have you heard about the new restaurant downtown?
I just heard about what happened—are you okay?