How to Pronounce "behind your back"
expression
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
bi-HYND yor BAK
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
bi-HYND yaw BAK
Definition
If someone does something 'behind your back', they do it secretly without you knowing, often in a way that betrays your trust or goes against your interests.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-HYND yor BAK
UK
bi-HYND yaw BAK
Listen in Context
She talked about me behind your back.
I don't like when people do things behind your back.
They made a plan behind your back.
If you have a problem, don't talk behind your back—just tell me.