How do native English speakers say "go ahead"?

Native speakers reduce "go ahead" to "go 'head" (/ɡoʊ ˈhɛd/) in natural speech. A common phrase used to give permission or encourage someone to proceed with something.

go ahead → go 'head | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "go ahead"?

"go ahead" becomes "go 'head" — a elision pattern. The initial 'a' sound in 'ahead' often disappears when speaking quickly and casually, making the phrase shorter and more natural.

go ahead → go 'head /ɡoʊ ˈhɛd/ Elision

A common phrase used to give permission or encourage someone to proceed with something.

The initial 'a' sound in 'ahead' often disappears when speaking quickly and casually, making the phrase shorter and more natural.

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go ahead → go 'head

/ɡoʊ ˈhɛd/

A common phrase used to give permission or encourage someone to proceed with something.

The initial 'a' sound in 'ahead' often disappears when speaking quickly and casually, making the phrase shorter and more natural.

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Example 1

Can I use your phone? Yeah, go ahead.

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Don't wait for me, just go ahead and start eating.

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Example 3

If you have a question, go ahead and ask.

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Example 4

You want to try the new coffee machine? Go 'head, it's pretty good.

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Example 5

Go 'head, tell me what you really think about that meeting.

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go ahead → go 'head