How to Pronounce "do about"
expression
ˈdu/ /əˈbaʊt
DOO uh-BOWT
dʉː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
DOO uh-BOWT
Definition
To take some action to solve, change, or handle a problem or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
dʉː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO uh-BOWT
UK
DOO uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
What can we do about this mess?
There’s nothing we can do about the weather.
Did you do anything about your lost keys?
I wish there was more we could do about rising prices.