How to Pronounce "off the record"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
AWF thuh REK-erd
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
OF THE REK-awd
Definition
When something is said off the record, it is not to be officially recorded or made public. People use this phrase to share information privately, often with journalists, but it's not meant for publication.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd
British English
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh REK-erd
UK
OF THE REK-awd
Listen in Context
Can I tell you something off the record?
The comment was made off the record, so it wasn't published.
This information is strictly off the record.
Just so you know, off the record, the company might announce layoffs next week.