How to Pronounce "better hit the road"
expression
BET-er HIT thuh ROHD
BET-uh HIT thuh ROHD
Definition
A casual way to say you need to leave or start a journey, often used when it's time to go somewhere or head home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er HIT thuh ROHD
UK
BET-uh HIT thuh ROHD
Listen in Context
I better hit the road before it gets dark.
It's getting late, I better hit the road.
We better hit the road if we want to avoid traffic.
Alright, I better hit the road—thanks for having me over!