How to Pronounce "off the subject"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsəbdʒɪkt/, /səbˈdʒɛkt
AWF thuh SUHB-jikt or suhb-JEKT
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt
OF thuh SUB-jikt
Definition
If something is 'off the subject,' it is not related to the main topic being discussed or considered.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsəbdʒɪkt/, /səbˈdʒɛkt
British English
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh SUHB-jikt or suhb-JEKT
UK
OF thuh SUB-jikt
Listen in Context
Try not to go off the subject during your presentation.
Talking about the weather is off the subject right now.
Let’s not get off the subject and focus on our homework.
Sorry, that was a bit off the subject—let’s get back to what we were discussing.