How do native English speakers say "how are you"?

Native speakers reduce "how are you" to "how're ya" (/haʊər jə/) in natural speech. A common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being or current state.

how are you → how're ya | Reduction

Q: What is the connected speech form of "how are you"?

"how are you" becomes "how're ya" — a reduction pattern. In casual or fast speech, unstressed words like 'are' and 'you' are often shortened to make phrases flow more naturally. 'Are' reduces to a soft 'er' sound, and 'you' becomes 'ya'.

how are you → how're ya /haʊər jə/ Reduction

A common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being or current state.

In casual or fast speech, unstressed words like 'are' and 'you' are often shortened to make phrases flow more naturally. 'Are' reduces to a soft 'er' sound, and 'you' becomes 'ya'.

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how are you → how're ya

/haʊər jə/

A common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being or current state.

In casual or fast speech, unstressed words like 'are' and 'you' are often shortened to make phrases flow more naturally. 'Are' reduces to a soft 'er' sound, and 'you' becomes 'ya'.

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Example 1

Hey! How're ya doing today?

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Long time no see! How're ya?

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Example 3

Tell me, how're ya feeling after that long flight?

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Example 4

Morning, how're ya holding up?

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Example 5

Hey, how're ya? Just wanted to check in.

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how are you → how're ya