How to Pronounce "tee off"
expression
ˈti/ /ˈɔf
TEE-awf
tˈiː/ /ˈɒf
TEE-of
Definition
To hit the first shot in golf from the tee, or informally, to start an event. In American slang, it can also mean to get very angry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈti/ /ˈɔf
British English
tˈiː/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-awf
UK
TEE-of
Listen in Context
The players will tee off at 9 a.m.
He is getting ready to tee off on the first hole.
The ceremony will tee off at 7 p.m.
He really teed off at his coworker during the meeting.