How to Pronounce "cheat out of"
expression
ˈtʃit/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
CHEET-owt-uhv
tʃˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
cheet-OWT-ov
Definition
To trick someone so that they lose or do not receive something that rightfully belongs to them, usually through dishonest means.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃit/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
tʃˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEET-owt-uhv
UK
cheet-OWT-ov
Listen in Context
He tried to cheat me out of my pay.
The company cheated customers out of refunds.
They cheated her out of her inheritance.
Don't let them cheat you out of what you deserve.