How to Pronounce "black out"
expression
ˈbɫæk/ /ˈaʊt
BLACK-owt
blˈæk/ /ˈaʊt
blACK-owt
Definition
To suddenly lose consciousness or memory for a short time, or for the lights or power to suddenly go out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫæk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
blˈæk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLACK-owt
UK
blACK-owt
Listen in Context
I didn't eat all day and started to black out in class.
The city will black out tonight because of maintenance.
He blacked out after the accident and can't remember anything.
I drank too much last night and totally blacked out.