How to Pronounce "dig out"
expression
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
DIG-owt
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
DIG-owt
Definition
To remove something from the ground by digging, or to find something that was hidden or hard to get. Used both literally (with a shovel) and figuratively (finding old information or objects).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIG-owt
UK
DIG-owt
Listen in Context
We need to dig out the old tree stump.
Can you help me dig out these potatoes?
She tried to dig out the key from the sand.
I had to dig out my winter coat from the closet.