How to Pronounce "off balance"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
AWF BAL-uhns
ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
OF BAL-uhns
Definition
If someone or something is off balance, they are unsteady and might fall, or feel confused and unsure what to do next.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
British English
ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF BAL-uhns
UK
OF BAL-uhns
Listen in Context
She felt off balance after tripping over the rug.
The sudden noise knocked him off balance.
A strong wind can push you off balance.
After hearing the bad news, I was really off balance all day.