How to Pronounce "out of character"
expression
OWT-uhv-KA-rik-ter
OWT-ov-KA-rik-tuh
Definition
If someone's behavior is 'out of character,' it means they are acting in a way that is unusual or not typical for them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈæɹɪktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-KA-rik-ter
UK
OWT-ov-KA-rik-tuh
Listen in Context
Her shouting was really out of character for her.
It's out of character for him to be late.
Wearing bright colors is out of character for my dad.
I knew something was wrong when she was so quiet—it was totally out of character.