How to Pronounce "go on about"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈbaʊt
GOH-ahn-uh-BOWT
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
guh-OHN-ub-OWT
Definition
To talk about something for a long time, often in a way that becomes boring or repetitive to others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-ahn-uh-BOWT
UK
guh-OHN-ub-OWT
Listen in Context
He always goes on about football.
My teacher goes on about homework a lot.
Please don't go on about it anymore.
She can go on about her kids for hours.