How to Pronounce "back to basics"
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbeɪsɪks
BAK-tuh-BAY-siks
bˈæk/ /tˈuː/ /bˈeɪsɪks
BAK-too-BAY-siks
Definition
To focus on the most simple, fundamental, or important things, often after trying more complex methods or when things become too complicated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbeɪsɪks
British English
bˈæk/ /tˈuː/ /bˈeɪsɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-tuh-BAY-siks
UK
BAK-too-BAY-siks
Listen in Context
It's time to get back to basics and focus on what really matters.
When the project got too complicated, we went back to basics.
The teacher decided to go back to basics with the class.
After all the fancy features failed, the company had to get back to basics.