How to Pronounce "get the hang of"
expression
GET thuh HANG uhv
get thuh HANG ov
Definition
To learn how to do something well, especially after practicing or trying a few times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæŋ/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæŋ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET thuh HANG uhv
UK
get thuh HANG ov
Listen in Context
It took me a week to get the hang of driving a manual car.
You'll get the hang of using this phone after a few days.
She finally got the hang of the new software.
Don't worry if it feels tricky at first—you'll get the hang of it soon enough!