How to Pronounce "i'll have to beg off"
expression
EYE-l HAV tuh BEG AWF
EYE-l HAV t-OO BEG OF
Definition
This expression means you must politely refuse an invitation or a request, usually because you cannot participate or attend.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ /ˈɔf
British English
aɪl/ /hæv/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɛɡ/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-l HAV tuh BEG AWF
UK
EYE-l HAV t-OO BEG OF
Listen in Context
I'm sorry, but I'll have to beg off tonight.
I'll have to beg off from the meeting due to a doctor's appointment.
Thank you for inviting me, but I'll have to beg off this time.
I'll have to beg off—work's been crazy this week.