How to Pronounce "hang about"
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /əˈbaʊt
HANG uh-BOWT
hˈæŋ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
hang uh-BOWT
Definition
To stay in a place without any clear purpose, often waiting or passing the time casually.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
hˈæŋ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG uh-BOWT
UK
hang uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The kids hang about the park after school.
Don't hang about here. It's not safe.
She likes to hang about with her friends at the mall.
I've been hanging about all day waiting for your call.