How to Pronounce "the hang of"
expression
thuh-HANG-uhv or thee-HANG-uhv
thuh-HANG-ov or thee-HANG-ov
Definition
To understand how to do something, especially after some practice; to become skilled or comfortable with a task that was new or difficult at first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæŋ/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈæŋ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh-HANG-uhv or thee-HANG-uhv
UK
thuh-HANG-ov or thee-HANG-ov
Listen in Context
I'm still trying to get the hang of this new phone.
She quickly got the hang of riding a bike.
After some practice, you’ll get the hang of it.
It took me weeks to get the hang of driving in the city.