How to Pronounce "call out"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈaʊt
KAWL-owt
kˈɔːl/ /ˈaʊt
KAWL-owt
Definition
To shout or speak loudly to get attention, to publicly criticize someone, or to summon for help or duty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL-owt
UK
KAWL-owt
Listen in Context
She called out his name in the crowd.
The teacher called out the students' names.
He was called out to fix the broken pipe.
She wasn't afraid to call out her boss for unfair treatment.