How to Pronounce "off to a good start"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈstɑɹt
AWF tuh uh GUUD START
ˈɒf/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /stˈɑːt
OF tuh uh GUUD STAAT
Definition
When something begins well or with success, often used to express that the first steps or initial progress are positive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈstɑɹt
British English
ˈɒf/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /stˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF tuh uh GUUD START
UK
OF tuh uh GUUD STAAT
Listen in Context
The project is off to a good start.
Our team is off to a good start this season.
He is off to a good start at his new job.
Looks like we’re off to a good start—let’s keep it up!