How to Pronounce "it's about time"
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈtaɪm
ITS uh-BOWT TYM
ɪts/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /tˈaɪm
ITS uh-BOWT TYM
Definition
This expression is used to say something should have happened sooner or you have been waiting a long time for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
ɪts/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ITS uh-BOWT TYM
UK
ITS uh-BOWT TYM
Listen in Context
It's about time we left for the airport.
Wow, it's about time you cleaned your room!
It's about time we got some rain.
You’re finally here! It’s about time!