How to Pronounce "offshoot"
word
ˈɔfˌʃut
AWF-shoot
ˈɒfʃuːt
OF-shoot
Definition
An offshoot is something that grows out from the side of a main plant, or a new organization, product, or idea that develops from something larger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔfˌʃut
British English
ˈɒfʃuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF-shoot
UK
OF-shoot
Listen in Context
This plant has a new offshoot growing from its base.
The company created an offshoot to sell new products.
Jazz is an offshoot of blues music.
That TV show was actually an offshoot of a popular movie.