How to Pronounce "after you"
expression
ˈæftɝ/ /ˈju
AF-ter YOO
ˈɑːftɐ/ /jˈuː
AHF-tuh YOO
Definition
A polite expression used to let someone go before you, like when entering a door or joining a line.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝ/ /ˈju
British English
ˈɑːftɐ/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter YOO
UK
AHF-tuh YOO
Listen in Context
"After you," he said, holding the door open.
I waited and said, "After you," to my classmate in line.
Please, after you—you can go first.
I stepped aside and nodded, "After you."