How to Pronounce "get across to"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GET-uh-KRAWS-tu, GET-uh-KRAWS-tuh, GIT-uh-KRAWS-ti
ɡˈɛt/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /tˈuː
get-uh-KROSS-TOO
Definition
To successfully communicate an idea or message so that someone understands it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-KRAWS-tu, GET-uh-KRAWS-tuh, GIT-uh-KRAWS-ti
UK
get-uh-KROSS-TOO
Listen in Context
I tried to get my point across to him.
It's hard to get across to children why rules are important.
The teacher managed to get the message across to the class.
No matter how hard I try, my ideas just don't get across to her.