How to Pronounce "get through to"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GET-throo-too, GET-throo-tuh, GET-throo-ti, GIT-throo-too, GIT-throo-tuh, GIT-throo-ti
ɡˈɛt/ /θɹˈuː/ /tˈuː
get-THROO-TOO
Definition
To successfully make contact with someone, especially by phone, or to make someone understand what you are trying to say.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /θɹˈuː/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-throo-too, GET-throo-tuh, GET-throo-ti, GIT-throo-too, GIT-throo-tuh, GIT-throo-ti
UK
get-THROO-TOO
Listen in Context
I tried to get through to my friend, but her phone was off.
It’s hard to get through to young children sometimes.
Were you able to get through to the doctor’s office?
No matter what I say, I just can’t get through to him.