How to Pronounce "where one is coming from"
expression
WAIR wuhn IZ KUH-ming fruhm
WAIR won IZ KUM-ing from
Definition
This expression refers to someone's perspective or reasons for their opinions or feelings. It is often used to show understanding or empathy with someone else's situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkəmɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
wˈeə/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /kˈʌmɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR wuhn IZ KUH-ming fruhm
UK
WAIR won IZ KUM-ing from
Listen in Context
I understand where you're coming from.
Can you see where I am coming from?
She explained where she was coming from.
I don't agree with you, but I get where you're coming from.