How to Pronounce "gouge out"
expression
GOWJ-owt
gowj-OWT
Definition
To remove something by force, usually by digging or cutting; often used for eyes or other objects deeply set in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡaʊdʒ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɡˈaʊdʒ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOWJ-owt
UK
gowj-OWT
Listen in Context
He tried to gouge out the old paint from the crack.
The dentist had to gouge out the decayed tooth.
They used a spoon to gouge out the seeds from the melon.
The villain threatened to gouge out his opponent's eye.