How to Pronounce "let off steam"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈstim
LET-awf-STEEM
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /stˈiːm
let-OFF-STEEM
Definition
To express strong feelings or energy, usually by doing something active, in order to feel more relaxed and less stressed or angry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈstim
British English
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /stˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET-awf-STEEM
UK
let-OFF-STEEM
Listen in Context
After a hard day, I go for a run to let off steam.
The kids went outside to let off steam after sitting in class.
She turned up the music to let off steam.
"Wow, you really needed to let off steam after that meeting!"