How to Pronounce "from the word go"
expression
FRUHM thuh WURD GOH
fr-OM thuh WURD GOH
Definition
This expression means 'from the very beginning' or 'starting at the very first moment.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈɡoʊ
British English
fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd/ /ɡˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRUHM thuh WURD GOH
UK
fr-OM thuh WURD GOH
Listen in Context
He has been loyal from the word go.
She was excited from the word go.
The plan was clear from the word go.
We knew from the word go that this would be difficult.