How to Pronounce "out of the question"
expression
OWT-uhv-thuh KWESH-chuhn
OWT-ov-THUH KWESH-chuhn
Definition
If something is out of the question, it is not allowed or not possible at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈɛstʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-thuh KWESH-chuhn
UK
OWT-ov-THUH KWESH-chuhn
Listen in Context
Traveling abroad this year is out of the question for me.
Buying a new car is out of the question right now.
Skipping school is out of the question for my parents.
Me working weekends is out of the question—I need family time.