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.