How to Pronounce "out of the way"
expression
OWT-uhv-thuh-WAY
OWT-ov-thuh-WAY
Definition
Used to describe something that is not blocking movement, or a place that is remote or difficult to get to. Can also mean something unusual or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-thuh-WAY
UK
OWT-ov-thuh-WAY
Listen in Context
Please move your bag out of the way.
The village is really out of the way.
Let’s get this work out of the way first.
Is this seat out of the way, or do you need me to move?