How to Pronounce "hark back to"
expression
ˈhɑɹk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HARK-bak-too, HARK-bak-tuh, HARK-bak-tih
hˈɑːk/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː
HAHK-bak-TOO
Definition
To refer back to or remember something from an earlier time; to be reminiscent of the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
hˈɑːk/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARK-bak-too, HARK-bak-tuh, HARK-bak-tih
UK
HAHK-bak-TOO
Listen in Context
This building's design harks back to the 1800s.
Many of the traditions hark back to ancient times.
His storytelling style harks back to his childhood.
Her fashion sense really harks back to the '70s.