How to Pronounce "you've got to be kidding"
expression
YOOV GOT-tuh bee KID-ing
YOOV GOT-too bee KID-ing
Definition
A common expression to show disbelief or surprise when someone tells you something hard to believe; similar to saying 'are you serious?'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjuv/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkɪdɪŋ
British English
juːv/ /ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /kˈɪdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOV GOT-tuh bee KID-ing
UK
YOOV GOT-too bee KID-ing
Listen in Context
You've got to be kidding! That test was actually easy?
She said, 'You've got to be kidding' when she saw the price.
You've got to be kidding if you think I can finish this today.
You've got to be kidding me—he quit his job without another offer?