How to Pronounce "get the word"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
GETH-thuh-WURD
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
get-thuh-WURD
Definition
To be informed about something, especially important news or instructions. It often means that you have received information from someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH-thuh-WURD
UK
get-thuh-WURD
Listen in Context
I didn't get the word about the meeting.
She got the word that her friend was moving away.
Did you get the word about the schedule change?
Let me know if you get the word from the boss.