How to Pronounce "put your oar in"
expression
PUT yor/yoor OR in
PUT yaw OR in
Definition
To give your opinion or get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or it is not your business; to interfere or interrupt a conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɔɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɔː/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yor/yoor OR in
UK
PUT yaw OR in
Listen in Context
Please don't put your oar in when we're having a private conversation.
He always tries to put his oar in during meetings.
It's rude to put your oar in when no one asked for your opinion.
Sorry to put my oar in, but I think there's a better way to handle this.