How to Pronounce "rule out"
expression
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈaʊt
ROOL-owt
ɹˈuːl/ /ˈaʊt
ROOL-owt
Definition
To decide that something is not possible or not an option; to eliminate something as a possibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈuːl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOL-owt
UK
ROOL-owt
Listen in Context
The doctor could rule out the flu after the test.
We can't rule out more rain tomorrow.
The police quickly ruled out John as a suspect.
You can't rule out the possibility that he just forgot.