How to Pronounce "blast off"
expression
ˈbɫæst/ /ˈɔf
BLAST-awf
blˈɑːst/ /ˈɒf
BLAAST-of
Definition
To launch or take off, especially when a rocket or spacecraft leaves the ground and goes into space. Sometimes used informally for starting something with energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫæst/ /ˈɔf
British English
blˈɑːst/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAST-awf
UK
BLAAST-of
Listen in Context
The rocket will blast off at noon tomorrow.
We watched the spaceship blast off on TV.
The countdown began, and the rocket blasted off into space.
The festival will really blast off once the music starts.