How to Pronounce "come out of the woodwork"
expression
KUHM owt uhv THUH WOOD-wurk
KUM owt ov THUH WOOD-wurk
Definition
This expression means to suddenly appear or become noticeable, especially in large numbers, often in a surprising or unwanted way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwʊdˌwɝk
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈʊdwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM owt uhv THUH WOOD-wurk
UK
KUM owt ov THUH WOOD-wurk
Listen in Context
After John won the lottery, old friends came out of the woodwork asking for money.
As soon as the free food was announced, people came out of the woodwork.
When tickets were cheap, fans came out of the woodwork to buy them.
Whenever there's gossip about the company, rumors come out of the woodwork.