How to Pronounce "got to hit the road"
expression
GAHT-tuh HIT-thuh ROHD
got-TOO hit-THE ROHD
Definition
This informal phrase means you need to leave or start a journey, often to go home or to your next destination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAHT-tuh HIT-thuh ROHD
UK
got-TOO hit-THE ROHD
Listen in Context
I’ve got to hit the road or I’ll be late for work.
It’s getting late, so we got to hit the road.
We’ve got to hit the road if we want to get home before dark.
Well, I’ve got to hit the road—thanks for having me!