How to Pronounce "from the old school"
expression
FRUM thuh OLD SKOOL
fr-OM thuh/ THEE OHLD SKOOL
Definition
Describes someone who has old-fashioned values, attitudes, or ways of doing things, especially compared to newer trends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈskuɫ
British English
fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊld/ /skˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRUM thuh OLD SKOOL
UK
fr-OM thuh/ THEE OHLD SKOOL
Listen in Context
My grandfather is from the old school and likes to write letters by hand.
She's from the old school when it comes to manners.
My teacher is from the old school and prefers books to computers.
Don't mind him—he's just from the old school and likes doing things his way.