How to Pronounce "tell off"
expression
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɔf
TEL-awf
tˈɛl/ /ˈɒf
TEL-of
Definition
To speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong; to scold or reprimand someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
tˈɛl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-awf
UK
TEL-of
Listen in Context
My mom told me off for being late.
The teacher told off the students for talking too much.
He got told off by his boss for missing the meeting.
It’s never fun to get told off in front of everyone.