How to Pronounce "start back"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈbæk
START-bak
stˈɑːt/ /bˈæk
STAHT-bak
Definition
To return to a previous place or position, or to move backward, often after going forward. It can also mean to resume a journey or action from where you left off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈbæk
British English
stˈɑːt/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START-bak
UK
STAHT-bak
Listen in Context
It's late, so we should start back now.
After lunch, they started back on their journey.
He started back when he heard a strange noise.
We got halfway up the mountain but had to start back because of the rain.