How to Pronounce "pour off"
expression
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɔf
PAWR-awf
pˈɔː/ /ˈɒf
PAW-of
Definition
To carefully transfer liquid from a container, usually to remove it or separate it from something solid inside.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɔf
British English
pˈɔː/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR-awf
UK
PAW-of
Listen in Context
After boiling the potatoes, pour off the water.
You need to pour off the oil before cleaning the pan.
Please pour off any extra liquid from the container.
If you let the rice sit for five minutes, you can pour off the extra water easily.