How to Pronounce "remain behind"
expression
ɹiˈmeɪn/, /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
ri-MAYN bi-HYND
ɹɪmˈeɪn/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
ri-MAYN bi-HYND
Definition
To stay in a place after others have left, or to not go as far or as fast as others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈmeɪn/, /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
ɹɪmˈeɪn/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-MAYN bi-HYND
UK
ri-MAYN bi-HYND
Listen in Context
Please remain behind after the meeting for a quick talk.
Tom remained behind when his friends went home.
Some books remained behind on the table after class.
I decided to remain behind and help clean up the room.