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Behind: how to say it, spell it and use it

behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

Short answer

The English word behind is pronounced /bɪˈhaɪnd/. It is spelled B-E-H-I-N-D and has 6 letters.

Example sentence

The ball is behind the box.

Key facts

English
behind
Pronunciation
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
Spelling
B-E-H-I-N-D
Number of letters
6
Word list
Prepositions of Place in English: In, On, Under

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How do you pronounce behind?

Behind is pronounced /bɪˈhaɪnd/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell behind?

Behind is spelled B-E-H-I-N-D. It has 6 letters.

How do you use behind in a sentence?

For example: The ball is behind the box.

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