How to Pronounce "back out"
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈaʊt
BAK-owt
bˈæk/ /ˈaʊt
BAK-owt
Definition
To decide not to do something you agreed to before or to withdraw from a promise or arrangement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈæk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-owt
UK
BAK-owt
Listen in Context
He promised to help but then backed out.
She tried to back out of the agreement.
Don’t back out at the last minute.
They said they’d join us, but they backed out without explaining why.