How to Pronounce "leave behind"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
LEEV bi-HYND
lˈiːv/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
leev bih-HYND
Definition
To go away from a place without taking someone or something with you, either intentionally or by accident. It can refer to leaving things, people, or memories in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
British English
lˈiːv/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV bi-HYND
UK
leev bih-HYND
Listen in Context
He accidentally left behind his keys at the restaurant.
Moving to a new city means you sometimes have to leave behind old habits.
Some people find it hard to leave behind their past mistakes.
Let's focus on the future and leave behind what we can't change.