How to Pronounce "better be going"
expression
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
BET-er bee GOH-in(g)
bˈɛtɐ/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
BET-uh bee GOH-ing
Definition
A polite and casual way to say you need to leave or go somewhere, often used to end a conversation or visit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er bee GOH-in(g)
UK
BET-uh bee GOH-ing
Listen in Context
I better be going or I'll miss my bus.
It's getting late, so I better be going.
Thanks for dinner, but I better be going now.
Well, I better be going—I have an early meeting tomorrow.