How to Pronounce "offing"
word
ˈɔfɪŋ
AWF-ing
ˈɒfɪŋ
OF-ing
Definition
'Offing' means the part of the sea that is visible from the shore but is far from land. In a figurative sense, it also means something that is likely to happen soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔfɪŋ
British English
ˈɒfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF-ing
UK
OF-ing
Listen in Context
A ship appeared in the offing at sunrise.
There are fishing boats in the offing every morning.
The storm was seen moving into the offing.
A promotion might be in the offing if you keep working hard.