How to Pronounce "know where one is coming from"
expression
NOH wair wun IZ KUH-ming frum
noh WAIR won IZ KUM-ing from
Definition
To understand someone's ideas, feelings, or reasons, especially when they are explaining their point of view.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkəmɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
nˈəʊ/ /wˈeə/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /kˈʌmɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH wair wun IZ KUH-ming frum
UK
noh WAIR won IZ KUM-ing from
Listen in Context
I know where you're coming from, but I still disagree.
She tried to know where he was coming from during the argument.
It's important to know where your friend is coming from.
I totally know where you're coming from—I've felt the same way before.