How to Pronounce "come out of your shell"
expression
KUHM OWT uhv YOOR SHEL
KUM OWT ov YAW SHEL
Definition
To become more open, confident, and willing to interact with others, especially after being shy or reserved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃɛɫ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM OWT uhv YOOR SHEL
UK
KUM OWT ov YAW SHEL
Listen in Context
She used to be shy, but now she has come out of her shell.
We want our son to come out of his shell at school.
It took some time for him to come out of his shell.
Give her a little time—she’ll come out of her shell eventually.