How to Pronounce "step off on the wrong foot"
expression
STEP-awf-awn-thuh-RONG-foot
STEP-of-on-thuh-RONG-foot
Definition
To begin a relationship or activity in a bad or unlucky way, often causing problems or misunderstandings from the start.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈfʊt
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /fˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-awf-awn-thuh-RONG-foot
UK
STEP-of-on-thuh-RONG-foot
Listen in Context
We stepped off on the wrong foot, so working together was difficult at first.
If you step off on the wrong foot, it can be hard to fix later.
They stepped off on the wrong foot, but became friends later.
I think we stepped off on the wrong foot, but let's try to start over.