How to Pronounce "flood back"
expression
ˈfɫəd/ /ˈbæk
FLUHD-bak
flˈʌd/ /bˈæk
fl-UD-bak
Definition
If memories or feelings flood back, they suddenly come into your mind very strongly, often after being triggered by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫəd/ /ˈbæk
British English
flˈʌd/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLUHD-bak
UK
fl-UD-bak
Listen in Context
When I saw my old school, memories flooded back.
His childhood memories flooded back when he heard that song.
As soon as she entered the house, old feelings flooded back.
Suddenly, all the memories from that summer flooded back to me.