How to Pronounce "crowd out"
expression
ˈkɹaʊd/ /ˈaʊt
KROWD-owt
kɹˈaʊd/ /ˈaʊt
krowd-OWT
Definition
To push someone or something out of a place or activity by taking up too much space or attention, so there is no room left for them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaʊd/ /ˈaʊt
British English
kɹˈaʊd/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROWD-owt
UK
krowd-OWT
Listen in Context
The new mall crowded out many small stores.
Loud music can crowd out quiet conversations.
Big companies may crowd out smaller competitors.
All those pop-up ads really crowd out the content I want to see.