How to Pronounce "of the old school"
expression
uhv thuh/YEE ohld SKOOL
ov thuh/YEE ohld SKOOL
Definition
Describes someone who has traditional ideas, values, or ways of doing things, often from an earlier time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈskuɫ
British English
ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊld/ /skˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhv thuh/YEE ohld SKOOL
UK
ov thuh/YEE ohld SKOOL
Listen in Context
My grandfather is of the old school and still writes letters by hand.
She is of the old school and believes in hard work and honesty.
Our teacher is of the old school and prefers chalkboards over computers.
He’s definitely of the old school—he still opens doors for people and tips his hat.