How to Pronounce "call around"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
KAWL-er-OWND
kˈɔːl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
KAWL-uh-ROWND
Definition
To contact several people or places by telephone, usually to get information or compare options.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL-er-OWND
UK
KAWL-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
I need to call around to find the best price.
She decided to call around for job openings.
We should call around to check if any hotels have rooms.
I spent the whole afternoon calling around to find a plumber.