How to Pronounce "fall behind"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
FAWL bee-HYND
fˈɔːl/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
FAWL bih-HYND
Definition
To move slower than others and not keep up, especially with work, payments, or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
fˈɔːl/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL bee-HYND
UK
FAWL bih-HYND
Listen in Context
If you fall behind in class, it's hard to catch up.
Don't fall behind on your homework.
He fell behind on his rent payments.
I was sick last week and now I've fallen behind at work.