How to Pronounce "pull ahead"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /əˈhɛd
PUUL-uh-HED
pˈʊl/ /ɐhˈɛd
PUL-uh-HED
Definition
To move into a leading position ahead of others, especially in a race or competition. It can also mean gaining an advantage over others in progress or achievement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /əˈhɛd
British English
pˈʊl/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL-uh-HED
UK
PUL-uh-HED
Listen in Context
He started slow but managed to pull ahead in the last lap.
Our team worked hard to pull ahead in the competition.
If you study every day, you'll pull ahead of your classmates.
Just when it looked like we lost, we managed to pull ahead at the last minute.