How to Pronounce "haven't we met before"
expression
HAV-uhnt wee MET bih-FOR
HAV-uhnt wee MET bih-FAW
Definition
This polite question is used when you think you recognize someone and want to ask if you have met in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhævən/, /ˈhævənt/ /ˈwi/ /ˈmɛt/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
ˈhævənt/ /wˈiː/ /mˈɛt/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uhnt wee MET bih-FOR
UK
HAV-uhnt wee MET bih-FAW
Listen in Context
Haven't we met before at the library?
Haven't we met before? Your face looks familiar.
I think haven't we met before at a conference?
Haven't we met before? Maybe at Tom's party last year.