How to say “How are you?” in British English
The most common way to say “how are you?” in British English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
How are you?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
British English
Hello, How are you?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in British English?
"How are you?" in British English is "How are you?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "How are you?" written in British English?
"How are you?" is the standard written form in British English, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "How are you?" in British English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "How are you?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "How are you?" mean in English?
"How are you?" is the British English way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in British English?
Many languages — including British English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "How are you?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is British English spoken?
British English is spoken by an estimated 60 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.