How to Pronounce "hang a left"
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛft
HANG-uh-LEFT
hˈæŋ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛft
HANG-uh-LEFT
Definition
To turn left, especially when driving or giving directions; an informal way to tell someone to make a left turn.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛft
British English
hˈæŋ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-uh-LEFT
UK
HANG-uh-LEFT
Listen in Context
When you reach the gas station, hang a left.
Just hang a left at the traffic light.
If you hang a left, the store will be on your right.
I missed the turn because I forgot to hang a left at Oak Street.