How to pronounce get rid of

get rid of

/get rɪd ʌv/

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/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ʌ/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

Get rid of that heap of old newspapers.

How do you pronounce get rid of?

Get rid of is pronounced /get rɪd ʌv/ in American English.