How to Pronounce "line up behind"
expression
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəp/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
LYNE-up bi-HYNED
lˈaɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
lyne-UP bih-HYNED
Definition
To stand in a row or queue behind someone or something; also used figuratively to mean showing support for a person, group, or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəp/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
lˈaɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYNE-up bi-HYNED
UK
lyne-UP bih-HYNED
Listen in Context
Please line up behind the yellow line.
Students must line up behind the teacher before entering the class.
Everyone needs to line up behind Paul for the guided tour.
At the meeting, most employees decided to line up behind the new manager's plan.