How do native English speakers say "how about"?

Native speakers reduce "how about" to "how 'bout" (/haʊ baʊt/) in natural speech. Used to make a suggestion, offer an alternative, or ask a question about something.

how about → how 'bout | Elision

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

"how about" becomes "how 'bout" — a elision pattern. This is an example of elision, where the initial 'a' sound in 'about' is often dropped, especially when making suggestions or asking questions. This makes the phrase sound more natural and quicker.

how about → how 'bout /haʊ baʊt/ Elision

Used to make a suggestion, offer an alternative, or ask a question about something.

This is an example of elision, where the initial 'a' sound in 'about' is often dropped, especially when making suggestions or asking questions. This makes the phrase sound more natural and quicker.

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how about → how 'bout

/haʊ baʊt/

Used to make a suggestion, offer an alternative, or ask a question about something.

This is an example of elision, where the initial 'a' sound in 'about' is often dropped, especially when making suggestions or asking questions. This makes the phrase sound more natural and quicker.

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Example 1

How 'bout we go to the movies tonight?

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Example 2

How 'bout another slice of pizza?

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Example 3

How 'bout that new restaurant downtown?

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Example 4

How 'bout you grab the drinks this time?

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Example 5

How 'bout we just call it a day?

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how about → how 'bout