How to Pronounce "come out of a clear blue sky"
expression
KUHM OWT uhv uh KLEER BLOO SKY
KUM OWT ov uh KLEE-uh BLOO SKY
Definition
To happen or appear suddenly and unexpectedly, with no warning at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈbɫu/ /ˈskaɪ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /klˈiə/ /blˈuː/ /skˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM OWT uhv uh KLEER BLOO SKY
UK
KUM OWT ov uh KLEE-uh BLOO SKY
Listen in Context
The news came out of a clear blue sky and shocked everyone.
Her invitation came out of a clear blue sky.
Sometimes trouble comes out of a clear blue sky.
His resignation came out of a clear blue sky — nobody saw it coming.