How to Pronounce "in your backyard"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbækˌjɑɹd
IN yoor BAK-yard
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈækjɑːd
in YAW bak-YAHD
Definition
Literally, it means something is in the area just behind or near your house. Figuratively, it refers to something happening very close to you or in your own community.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbækˌjɑɹd
British English
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈækjɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN yoor BAK-yard
UK
in YAW bak-YAHD
Listen in Context
There's a beautiful tree in your backyard.
We played soccer in your backyard yesterday.
There's a big problem happening in your backyard.
Did you know the festival is happening in your backyard this year?