How to Pronounce "slow off the mark"
expression
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
SLOH awf thuh MARK
slˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
sl-OH off thuh MAHK
Definition
Describes someone who reacts or starts to do something more slowly than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH awf thuh MARK
UK
sl-OH off thuh MAHK
Listen in Context
Tom was slow off the mark at the beginning of the race.
If you are slow off the mark, you might miss good opportunities.
She was slow off the mark when answering the teacher's question.
He’s always a bit slow off the mark with new technology.