How to Pronounce "out of pocket"
expression
OWT-uhv-PAW-kuht
OWT-ov-POK-it
Definition
'Out of pocket' describes expenses someone must pay themselves, not covered by other funds. Informally in the US, it can also mean someone is unavailable or unreachable for a period.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈpɑkət
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /pˈɒkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-PAW-kuht
UK
OWT-ov-POK-it
Listen in Context
He had to pay for the medicine out of pocket.
Are you going to be out of pocket for this trip?
The company will reimburse any out of pocket expenses.
Sorry, I’ll be out of pocket this weekend but can reply on Monday.