How to Pronounce "go a long way toward doing"
expression
GOH uh-LAWNG WAY tuh-WAWRD DOO-ing
guh-OH uh-LONG WAY too-AWD DOO-ing
Definition
To help a lot to achieve something or make something possible, even if it does not complete the task by itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ/ /tʊwˈɔːd/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH uh-LAWNG WAY tuh-WAWRD DOO-ing
UK
guh-OH uh-LONG WAY too-AWD DOO-ing
Listen in Context
Drinking enough water can go a long way toward staying healthy.
Learning some basic words will go a long way toward understanding English.
A good night's sleep will go a long way toward making you feel better.
A sincere apology can go a long way toward fixing a broken friendship.