How to Pronounce "stock out"
expression
ˈstɑk/ /ˈaʊt
STAHK-owt
stˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
STOK-owt
Definition
A 'stock out' happens when a store or business runs out of a product, so it is not available for customers to buy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
stˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAHK-owt
UK
STOK-owt
Listen in Context
The store had a stock out of eggs last week.
A stock out can make customers go to another shop.
We try to avoid a stock out of popular items.
There was a huge stock out during the holiday rush.