How to Pronounce "go on before"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
GOH-awn bi-FOR
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /bɪfˈɔː
guh-OH-n bif-AW
Definition
Used to tell someone to proceed ahead of you, either physically (walk or go before you) or figuratively (start something before you do).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-awn bi-FOR
UK
guh-OH-n bif-AW
Listen in Context
Please go on before me through the door.
You can go on before if you are ready.
I’ll catch up; please go on before.
If you're in a hurry, you should go on before and I'll meet you later.