How to Pronounce "tune out"
expression
ˈtun/ /ˈaʊt
TOON-owt
tjˈuːn/ /ˈaʊt
TYOON-owt
Definition
To stop paying attention to something or someone, usually because you are bored, uninterested, or distracted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtun/ /ˈaʊt
British English
tjˈuːn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOON-owt
UK
TYOON-owt
Listen in Context
When my teacher talks for a long time, I sometimes tune out.
He tries to tune out the loud music to focus on his homework.
Some people tune out during boring meetings.
Sorry, I totally tuned out—can you repeat that last part?