How to Pronounce "spiral out"
expression
ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-ruhl OWT
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-uh-ruhl OWT
Definition
To increase or get worse quickly and uncontrollably, like a situation, emotion, or problem that gets out of hand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-ruhl OWT
UK
SPY-uh-ruhl OWT
Listen in Context
If we do nothing, the problem will spiral out of control.
Her anxiety began to spiral out after the exam.
Costs can spiral out if we're not careful.
The meeting started fine but soon began to spiral out into chaos.