How to Pronounce "go to seed"
expression
GOH tuh SEED
goh TOO seed
Definition
To lose good condition, become neglected, or fall into a worse state, often because of lack of care or attention. Used for places, things, or sometimes people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsid
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /sˈiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh SEED
UK
goh TOO seed
Listen in Context
The garden began to go to seed after nobody took care of it.
The old building has really gone to seed.
His appearance has gone to seed lately.
After the owners moved away, the house just slowly went to seed.