How to Pronounce "have to run along"
expression
HAV-tuh-RUN-uh-LAWNG
hav-TOO-run-uh-LONG
Definition
A polite or informal way to say that you need to leave or go somewhere else, usually to end a conversation or visit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹən/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
hæv/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-tuh-RUN-uh-LAWNG
UK
hav-TOO-run-uh-LONG
Listen in Context
I have to run along now, see you later!
She told everyone she had to run along after dinner.
If you have to run along, just let me know.
Sorry to cut this short, but I have to run along — another meeting is waiting.