How to Pronounce "rule out of"
expression
ROOL-owt-uhv
ROOL-owt-ov
Definition
To decide that someone or something cannot be included, chosen, or considered for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹˈuːl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOL-owt-uhv
UK
ROOL-owt-ov
Listen in Context
He was ruled out of the final match because of an injury.
Her bad grades ruled her out of the scholarship program.
Being late could rule you out of joining the team.
After reviewing the evidence, they ruled him out of suspicion.