How to pronounce get the hang of
get the hang of
/get ðə hæŋ ʌv/
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Get the hang of, sound by sound
| /g/as in go | A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /h/as in hello | A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat. |
| /æ/as in cat | Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”. |
| /ŋ/as in sing | A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /v/as in very | Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips. |
In a sentence
It's a snap once you get the hang of it.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce get the hang of?
Get the hang of is pronounced /get ðə hæŋ ʌv/ in American English.