How to Pronounce "spy out"
expression
ˈspaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-owt
spˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-owt
Definition
To secretly look for information about a place, person, or thing, usually to gain an advantage or to discover something hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
spˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-owt
UK
SPY-owt
Listen in Context
The scouts were sent to spy out the land before the army arrived.
They tried to spy out the secrets of the old castle.
He spied out the best place to hide the treasure.
The company sent someone to spy out possible new markets before investing.