How to Pronounce "get behind"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
GET-bee-HYND or GIT-bee-HYND
ɡˈɛt/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
get-bee-HYND
Definition
To fail to stay on schedule with work, payments, or responsibilities; also, sometimes used to mean fail to keep up with others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-bee-HYND or GIT-bee-HYND
UK
get-bee-HYND
Listen in Context
If you get behind on your homework, it's hard to catch up.
He got behind in his rent and had to move out.
Try not to get behind at work during busy weeks.
I’ve really gotten behind on my emails lately.