How to Pronounce "die of"
expression
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈəv
DY-uhv
dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv
DY-ov
Definition
To lose one's life because of a specific cause such as a disease, hunger, or emotional reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈəv
British English
dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-uhv
UK
DY-ov
Listen in Context
She died of cancer last year.
Many children die of hunger every year.
People can die of a broken heart.
He almost died of laughter during the show.