How to Pronounce "go to war"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɔɹ
GOH-tuh-WAWR
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɔː
goh-too-WAW
Definition
To begin fighting a war against another country or group. It can also mean to start a serious conflict or struggle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɔɹ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-tuh-WAWR
UK
goh-too-WAW
Listen in Context
Two countries decided to go to war.
If negotiations fail, they might go to war.
Many people hope their country will never go to war.
After years of tension, they finally decided to go to war.