How to Pronounce "back into a corner"
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
BAK IN-too uh KOR-ner
bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
BAK IN-tuh uh KAW-nuh
Definition
To put someone in a situation where they have no good choices or feel trapped, especially in an argument or difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
British English
bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK IN-too uh KOR-ner
UK
BAK IN-tuh uh KAW-nuh
Listen in Context
He felt backed into a corner during the meeting.
Don't back her into a corner with so many questions.
Sometimes life backs you into a corner.
When he was backed into a corner, he finally told the truth.