How to Pronounce "jump out of your skin"
expression
JUMP-owt-uhv-YOOR-skin
jump-OWT-ov-yAW-skin
Definition
To be so shocked or frightened by something that you react suddenly, as if you might physically jump out of your body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈskɪn
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /skˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-owt-uhv-YOOR-skin
UK
jump-OWT-ov-yAW-skin
Listen in Context
The loud noise made me jump out of my skin.
I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw the spider.
She would jump out of her skin if you surprised her.
When the cat jumped on my lap, I jumped out of my skin!