How to Pronounce "i've got work to do"
expression
EYE-v GOT WURK TOO / TUH / TIH DOO
EYE-v GOT WURK TOO DOO
Definition
This expression means that the speaker needs to do some work now or must finish some tasks. It's often used to excuse oneself from a conversation or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪv/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
aɪv/ /ɡˈɒt/ /wˈɜːk/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-v GOT WURK TOO / TUH / TIH DOO
UK
EYE-v GOT WURK TOO DOO
Listen in Context
Sorry, I've got work to do.
I can't go out tonight because I've got work to do.
She said, "I've got work to do," and left the room.
Hey, I'd love to stay and chat, but I've got work to do.