How to Pronounce "start off on"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
START-awf-awn
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
STAHT-of-on
Definition
To begin a particular activity, journey, or situation in a specific way or with something particular. Often used with nouns like 'the right foot,' 'a journey,' or 'a project.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START-awf-awn
UK
STAHT-of-on
Listen in Context
Let's start off on a positive note today.
We started off on the wrong foot last year.
She likes to start off on a clean page each week.
If you start off on the right foot, things usually go smoothly.