How to Pronounce "tear out of"
expression
TAIR-owt-uhv
TAIR-owt-ov
Definition
To leave a place or situation very quickly and suddenly, often running or moving fast. It suggests speed and urgency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
teə/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR-owt-uhv
UK
TAIR-owt-ov
Listen in Context
She tore out of the room when she heard the noise.
The cat tore out of the kitchen when the blender started.
He tore out of the store to catch the bus.
Suddenly, the kids tore out of the house laughing and shouting.