How to Pronounce "return to form"

expression

ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈfɔɹm

ri-TURN tuh FORM

ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɔːm

ri-TURN tuh FAWM

Definition

To perform as well as you did in the past, especially after not performing well for some time. Often used for athletes, artists, or anyone recovering their previous level of ability.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹiˈtɝn/, /ɹɪˈtɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈfɔɹm

British English

ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɔːm

Simplified Pronunciation

ri-TURN tuh FORM

ri-TURN tuh FAWM

Listen in Context

After his injury, he finally returned to form.

The singer has returned to form with her new album.

Their football team has finally returned to form this season.

A few bad games, but now he's really returned to form and scoring every week.