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How to Pronounce "put your back into"

expression

ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PUT yor BAK IN-too
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ
put YAW bak IN-tuh

Definition

To use a lot of physical or mental effort to do something, especially a hard task. It means giving your full energy and strength to get something done.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

British English

pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PUT yor BAK IN-too

UK

put YAW bak IN-tuh

Listen in Context

You need to put your back into cleaning if you want to finish on time.

He really put his back into lifting those heavy boxes.

If you put your back into your studies, you will improve quickly.

Come on, guys! Put your back into it—we can move this car together!