How to Pronounce "there and back"
expression
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæk
THER and BAK
ðˈeə/ /ˈænd/ /bˈæk
THAIR and BAK
Definition
Used to describe a journey to a place and then returning to where you started. It refers to the whole round trip, not just one way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæk
British English
ðˈeə/ /ˈænd/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THER and BAK
UK
THAIR and BAK
Listen in Context
It took me two hours there and back.
The train ticket costs $10 there and back.
The walk is three miles there and back.
If you drive me there and back, I'll pay for the gas.