How to Pronounce "get ahead of"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈhɛd/ /ˈəv
GET-uh-HED-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐhˈɛd/ /ˈɒv
get-uh-HED-ov
Definition
To move in front of someone or something, especially to be more successful or to achieve something before others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈhɛd/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐhˈɛd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-HED-uhv
UK
get-uh-HED-ov
Listen in Context
She practices every day to get ahead of her classmates.
Our team worked hard to get ahead of the competition.
If you want to get ahead of others, you need to try your best.
Stop trying to get ahead of everyone and focus on your own goals.