How to Pronounce "trail behind"
expression
ˈtɹeɪɫ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
TRAIL bee-HYND
tɹˈeɪl/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
trail bee-HYND
Definition
To move or progress more slowly than others and be behind them. It can mean literally walking behind, or being slower to achieve something compared to others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹeɪɫ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
tɹˈeɪl/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAIL bee-HYND
UK
trail bee-HYND
Listen in Context
The little boy trailed behind his mother in the store.
She always trails behind in math class.
The slowest runner usually trails behind the others.
With new technology, our company can't afford to trail behind competitors.