How to Pronounce "come out of the woodwork"

expression

KUHM owt uhv THUH WOOD-wurk

KUM owt ov THUH WOOD-wurk

Definition

This expression means to suddenly appear or become noticeable, especially in large numbers, often in a surprising or unwanted way.

American English

ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwʊdˌwɝk

British English

kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈʊdwɜːk

KUHM owt uhv THUH WOOD-wurk

KUM owt ov THUH WOOD-wurk

After John won the lottery, old friends came out of the woodwork asking for money.

As soon as the free food was announced, people came out of the woodwork.

When tickets were cheap, fans came out of the woodwork to buy them.

Whenever there's gossip about the company, rumors come out of the woodwork.