How to Pronounce "seal off"
expression
ˈsiɫ/ /ˈɔf
SEEL-awf
sˈiːl/ /ˈɒf
SEEL-of
Definition
To block entry to or exit from a place, area, or building so that no one can enter or leave, usually for safety or security reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
sˈiːl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEEL-awf
UK
SEEL-of
Listen in Context
The police sealed off the street after the accident.
Workers sealed off the broken pipe to stop the leak.
Firefighters quickly sealed off the area around the fire.
They had to seal off the building because of a gas leak.