How to Pronounce "spell it out"
expression
ˈspɛɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SPEL-it-OWT
spˈɛl/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SPEL-it-OWT
Definition
To say or write the letters of a word one by one, or to explain something very clearly and in detail so that it is easy to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
spˈɛl/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEL-it-OWT
UK
SPEL-it-OWT
Listen in Context
Can you spell it out for me, please?
The teacher spelled it out so everyone could understand.
Let me spell it out: you need to finish your homework.
I didn’t catch that—could you spell it out?