How to Pronounce "hang back from"
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfɹəm
HANG-bak-frum
hˈæŋ/ /bˈæk/ /fɹˈɒm
HANG-bak-from
Definition
To hesitate or be unwilling to do something, often because of fear, uncertainty, or doubt.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
hˈæŋ/ /bˈæk/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-bak-frum
UK
HANG-bak-from
Listen in Context
Don't hang back from asking questions in class.
She often hangs back from joining group activities.
Many people hang back from making big decisions.
I almost hung back from telling the truth, but I knew I had to.