How to Pronounce "get wind of"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəv
GET WIND-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈɒv
get WIND-ov
Definition
To hear about something, especially a secret or news, usually by rumor or unofficial information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET WIND-uhv
UK
get WIND-ov
Listen in Context
If my parents get wind of this, I'll be in trouble.
She was shocked when she got wind of the surprise party.
The boss got wind of their plan to leave early.
How did you get wind of this rumor so quickly?