going to have to
→
gonna haveta
/ˈɡʌnə ˈhæftə/
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going to have to →
gonna haveta
/ˈɡʌnə ˈhæftə/
will be obliged to; will need to (in the future)
This common phrase for future obligation compresses several words into a much shorter, faster sound. Understanding this reduction helps you catch what people are saying, as it sounds very different from its written form.
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Example 1
I'm gonna haveta leave early today.
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Example 2
We're gonna haveta work late to finish this project.
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Example 3
She's gonna haveta practice more if she wants to win.
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Example 4
Ugh, I'm gonna haveta call the plumber again.
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Example 5
Looks like we're gonna haveta reschedule for next week.
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going to have to →
gonna haveta