How to Pronounce "don't be gone long"
expression
DOHNT bee GAWN LAWNG
DOHNT bee GON LONG
Definition
A friendly or caring way to ask someone not to stay away for too much time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡɔn/ /ˈɫɔŋ
British English
dəʊnt/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈɒn/ /lˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT bee GAWN LAWNG
UK
DOHNT bee GON LONG
Listen in Context
"I'm going to the store." "Okay, don't be gone long."
Please don't be gone long; dinner will be ready soon.
She told her brother, "Don't be gone long, Mom is waiting for you."
"Have fun at the party, but don't be gone long—I want to watch a movie with you later."