How to Pronounce "out of control"
expression
OWT-uhv-kuhn-TROHL
OWT-ov-kuhn-TROHL
Definition
When something cannot be managed, stopped, or guided anymore; it is chaotic or no longer under control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kəntɹˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-kuhn-TROHL
UK
OWT-ov-kuhn-TROHL
Listen in Context
The fire became out of control quickly.
His anger got out of control.
The kids are out of control today.
Things got out of control at the party last night.