How to Pronounce "walk out on"
expression
WAWK-owt-awn
WAWK-owt-on
Definition
To leave someone, especially suddenly and irresponsibly, often ending a relationship or abandoning responsibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-owt-awn
UK
WAWK-owt-on
Listen in Context
He walked out on his wife and children.
Don't walk out on your friends when they need you.
She felt hurt when her dad walked out on the family.
After five years, he just walked out on his job without warning.