How to Pronounce "of age"
expression
uh-VAYJ
ov-AYJ
Definition
'Of age' means someone has reached the age at which they are legally considered an adult, often 18 or 21 depending on the country.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəv/ /ˈeɪdʒ
British English
ˈɒv/ /ˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-VAYJ
UK
ov-AYJ
Listen in Context
You must be of age to vote in the election.
She is of age now and can drive a car.
People become of age at 18 in many countries.
He looked young, but he was actually of age and had his own apartment.