what are you vs What're you?

Both "what are you" and "what're you?" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "What are you" is the standard form and is more formal, while "what're you?" is a contraction that is more casual and conversational.

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what are you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the standard form of the question asking for someone's identity or nature. It is more formal and appropriate for written or formal spoken English.

Examples:

What are you doing here?
What are you thinking about?
What are you going to do next?

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Alternatives:

Who are you
What is your name
What do you do

What're you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual spoken English.

This is a contraction of "what are you" and is more informal and conversational. It is commonly used in everyday spoken English.

Examples:

What're you up to?
What're you thinking?
What're you going to do later?

Alternatives:

What are you
Who are you
What is your name

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