How to Pronounce "come of age"
expression
KUHM-uhv-AYJ
kuhm-OV-AYJ
Definition
To reach the age when someone is legally considered an adult; also used for people or things that are becoming fully mature or fully developed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪdʒ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-uhv-AYJ
UK
kuhm-OV-AYJ
Listen in Context
In many countries, you come of age at 18.
He came of age last year and can now vote.
The tradition celebrates when children come of age.
The company really came of age after launching its first big product.