How to Pronounce "pluck out"
expression
ˈpɫək/ /ˈaʊt
PLUHK-owt
plˈʌk/ /ˈaʊt
pl-UHK-owt
Definition
To remove something by pulling it out sharply from where it is attached or fixed. It is commonly used for things like hairs, feathers, or objects stuck in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫək/ /ˈaʊt
British English
plˈʌk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUHK-owt
UK
pl-UHK-owt
Listen in Context
She used tweezers to pluck out a splinter from her finger.
The gardener carefully plucked out the weeds from the soil.
She tried to pluck out a grey hair from her head.
My little brother loves to pluck out petals from flowers.