How to Pronounce "beat out"

expression

ˈbit/ /ˈaʊt

BEET-owt

bˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt

BEET-owt

Definition

To win against someone or something in a competition, election, or comparison. It can also mean to defeat or do better than another.

American English

ˈbit/ /ˈaʊt

British English

bˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt

BEET-owt

She beat out five other people for the job.

Our team beat out the champions at the tournament.

He beat out his friend by just one point.

I can't believe our song beat out all those other entries!