How to Pronounce "speak out of turn"
expression
SPEEK OWT uhv TURN
SPEEK OWT ov TERN
Definition
To say something when you are not supposed to, especially when it is not your turn to talk or when your comment is considered inappropriate or unwelcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtɝn
British English
spˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK OWT uhv TURN
UK
SPEEK OWT ov TERN
Listen in Context
Please do not speak out of turn during the meeting.
He spoke out of turn and embarrassed his friends.
Children should not speak out of turn in class.
Sorry if I spoke out of turn, I didn’t mean to interrupt.