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How to Pronounce "get past"

expression

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈpæst
GET-past or GIT-past
ɡˈɛt/ /pˈɑːst
get-PAHST

Definition

To move physically beyond something, or to recover from a difficulty or emotional hurt. It can also mean not being stopped by someone or something.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈpæst

British English

ɡˈɛt/ /pˈɑːst

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GET-past or GIT-past

UK

get-PAHST

Listen in Context

Can you get past this level in the game?

I can't get past the locked door.

It took her months to get past her fear of dogs.

Let's try to get past what happened and move on.