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UK//wɒt ə jʊ gənə seɪ//US//wʌt ər jʊ ˈɡənə seɪ//

Meaning of What are you gonna say

An informal way to ask someone what they plan to say.

In simple words: What will you say?

What are you gonna say in a sentence

  • During the meeting, I asked, 'What are you gonna say next?'
  • She looked nervous, and I wondered, 'What are you gonna say?'
  • Before the presentation, he asked, 'What are you gonna say to the audience?'
  • 'What are you gonna say when they ask you about your plans?'
  • 'What are you gonna say if they offer you the job?'

How to use What are you gonna say

Used in casual conversations when asking someone about their upcoming words. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Remember 'gonna' sounds like 'gonna go', casual and quick!

Related words

Collocations with What are you gonna say

  • gonna say something
  • gonna say yes
  • gonna say no
  • gonna say it

Synonyms for What are you gonna say

  • What will you say?
  • What do you plan to say?
  • What are you going to say?

Common mistakes with What are you gonna say

  • Confused with 'What will you say?'
  • Omitting 'gonna' in casual speech
  • Using in overly formal situations

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Frequently asked questions about What are you gonna say

What does What are you gonna say mean?

What will you say?

What is the definition of What are you gonna say?

An informal way to ask someone what they plan to say.

How do you use What are you gonna say in a sentence?

During the meeting, I asked, 'What are you gonna say next?'

Can you give another example of What are you gonna say?

She looked nervous, and I wondered, 'What are you gonna say?'

What are synonyms for What are you gonna say?

Common alternatives include What will you say?, What do you plan to say?, What are you going to say?.

What words go with What are you gonna say?

It commonly pairs with gonna say something, gonna say yes, gonna say no, gonna say it.

What are common mistakes when using What are you gonna say?

Confused with 'What will you say?' Omitting 'gonna' in casual speech Using in overly formal situations

How do you pronounce What are you gonna say?

US: //wʌt ər jʊ ˈɡənə seɪ//, UK: //wɒt ə jʊ gənə seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What are you gonna say formal or informal?

"What are you gonna say" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What are you gonna say?

Used in casual conversations when asking someone about their upcoming words. Not suitable for formal contexts.