How to Pronounce "out of shape"
expression
OWT-uhv-SHAYP
OWT-ov-SHAYP
Definition
Someone who is 'out of shape' is not physically fit or healthy, often because they haven't exercised or taken care of their body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-SHAYP
UK
OWT-ov-SHAYP
Listen in Context
After a year without exercise, I feel out of shape.
She got out of shape during the winter.
You’ll get out of shape if you never exercise.
Wow, I’m really out of shape—just one flight of stairs and I’m out of breath!