How to Pronounce "give out to"
expression
GIV-OWT-TOO, GIV-OWT-TUH, GIV-OWT-TIH
giv-OWT-TOO
Definition
(Used mainly in Irish or British English) To scold, criticize, or complain to someone, especially in an annoyed way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-OWT-TOO, GIV-OWT-TUH, GIV-OWT-TIH
UK
giv-OWT-TOO
Listen in Context
My teacher gave out to me for talking in class.
Dad gave out to my brother for leaving the door open.
Why did you give out to her? She didn't do anything wrong.
She always gives out to me if I forget to call her back.