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How to Pronounce "draw out"

expression

ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈaʊt
DRAW-owt
dɹˈɔː/ /ˈaʊt
draw-OWT

Definition

‘Draw out’ means to take something out, to make something last longer, or to encourage someone to talk more than they would usually.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈaʊt

British English

dɹˈɔː/ /ˈaʊt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DRAW-owt

UK

draw-OWT

Listen in Context

He tried to draw out some money from the ATM.

The meeting was drawn out and lasted over three hours.

She asked questions to draw out the shy student.

If you try to draw out the story, people might lose interest.