How to Pronounce "maybe some other time"
expression
ˈmeɪbi/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
MAY-bee SUM UH-thur TYM
mˈeɪbiː/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /tˈaɪm
MAY-bee SUM UTH-uh TYM
Definition
This phrase is a polite way to refuse an invitation or suggestion, meaning you don't want to do it now but might be open to it in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪbi/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
mˈeɪbiː/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-bee SUM UH-thur TYM
UK
MAY-bee SUM UTH-uh TYM
Listen in Context
Sorry, I'm busy tonight. Maybe some other time.
Thanks for inviting me, but maybe some other time.
I can't go with you today, maybe some other time.
That sounds fun, but maybe some other time — I've got so much to do.