How to Pronounce "out of the closet"
expression
OWT-uhv-thuh-KLAW-zit
OWT-ov-THUH-KLOZ-it
Definition
To publicly reveal that you are gay, lesbian, or otherwise LGBTQ+. More generally, to openly share something personal that was previously hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑzət
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒzɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-thuh-KLAW-zit
UK
OWT-ov-THUH-KLOZ-it
Listen in Context
He finally came out of the closet to his family.
Many people feel afraid to go out of the closet.
She was happy to be out of the closet at last.
He encouraged his friend to come out of the closet so he could live more freely.