How to Pronounce "catch off guard"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɡɑɹd
KATCH-awf-GAHRD
kˈætʃ/ /ˈɒf/ /ɡˈɑːd
KATCH-of-GAHD
Definition
To surprise someone when they are not prepared or expecting something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɡɑɹd
British English
kˈætʃ/ /ˈɒf/ /ɡˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-awf-GAHRD
UK
KATCH-of-GAHD
Listen in Context
The loud noise caught me off guard.
The teacher's question caught him off guard.
Sudden rain caught us off guard.
"Sorry, you really caught me off guard with that question!"