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How to Pronounce "phase out"

expression

ˈfeɪz/ /ˈaʊt
FAYZ-owt
fˈeɪz/ /ˈaʊt
FAYZ-owt

Definition

To gradually stop using or producing something over a period of time, rather than ending it suddenly.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfeɪz/ /ˈaʊt

British English

fˈeɪz/ /ˈaʊt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

FAYZ-owt

UK

FAYZ-owt

Listen in Context

The company will phase out old computers over the next year.

They plan to phase out plastic bags in all stores.

The use of coal is being phased out in many countries.

Our school wants to phase out paper homework and move everything online.