behind the 8-ball

Questions

What does behind the 8-ball mean?

Alternative spelling of behind the eight-ball.

How to pronounce behind the 8-ball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “behind the 8-ball”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “behind the 8-ball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “behind the 8-ball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.