How to Pronounce "feed off"
expression
ˈfid/ /ˈɔf
FEED-awf
fˈiːd/ /ˈɒf
FEED-of
Definition
To eat or get nourishment from something, often used literally for animals or figuratively to describe getting strength, energy, or benefit from a source.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfid/ /ˈɔf
British English
fˈiːd/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEED-awf
UK
FEED-of
Listen in Context
Some animals feed off plants in the forest.
Mosquitoes feed off human blood.
She feeds off the support of her friends to stay strong.
The team really feeds off the crowd's energy during games.