How to Pronounce Behind

To pronounce "behind", say BEH-ind — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈhaɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bəˈhaɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “behind”

"behind" has 2 syllables: beh-ind. It rhymes with refined and kind, if that helps it stick.

What does behind mean?

noun

  1. The rear, back-end
  2. Butt, the buttocks, bottom

adverb

  1. At the back part; in the rear.
  2. Toward the back part or rear; backward.

    “to look behind”

preposition

  1. At the back of; positioned with something else in front of.

    “The car is behind the wall.”

  2. To the back of.

Synonyms

in back ofto the rear of

Antonyms

in front of

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Words that rhyme with behind

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwined

Related words

downseatbehindhandfundamentderriereslowcanstern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "behind"?▾

"Behind" has 2 syllables: beh · ind.

What is the IPA transcription of "behind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "behind" is /bəˈhaɪnd/.

What does "behind" mean?▾

Behind: The rear, back-end

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