How to Pronounce "butt out"
expression
ˈbət/ /ˈaʊt
BUHT-owt
bˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt
BUT-owt
Definition
To tell someone to not get involved or stay out of a situation that does not concern them. It is an informal and sometimes rude way to tell someone to mind their own business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbət/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHT-owt
UK
BUT-owt
Listen in Context
"Butt out! This isn't your problem."
Please butt out of our conversation.
Tom always tries to butt out when we argue, but we don't want his advice.
"Hey, could you just butt out? This is between me and Sarah."