How to Pronounce "come up from behind"
expression
KUHM-UHP-FRUHM-bi-HYND
kuhm-UHP-from-bih-HYND
Definition
To approach or reach someone or something from a position behind them, especially to catch up, surprise, or overtake in a race, competition, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɹəm/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈʌp/ /fɹˈɒm/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-UHP-FRUHM-bi-HYND
UK
kuhm-UHP-from-bih-HYND
Listen in Context
The runner came up from behind and won the race.
She surprised her friend by coming up from behind.
The team came up from behind to tie the game.
No one expected her to come up from behind and steal the victory.