How to Pronounce "beat to"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BEET-too, BEET-tuh, BEET-tih
bˈiːt/ /tˈuː
BEET-too
Definition
To do or reach something before someone else does, often used when you achieve something first or win a race to complete a task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bˈiːt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-too, BEET-tuh, BEET-tih
UK
BEET-too
Listen in Context
I beat my friend to the bus stop.
She wanted to answer, but I beat her to it.
You have to be quick if you want to beat me to the last cookie.
My colleague beat me to submitting the report, so he got the credit.