How to Pronounce "start off as"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
START-awf-az, START-awf-ez
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæs
STAHT-of-az
Definition
To be or do something at the beginning before changing or developing into something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START-awf-az, START-awf-ez
UK
STAHT-of-az
Listen in Context
She started off as a teacher before becoming a principal.
The company started off as a small shop.
Most flowers start off as buds.
I started off as an intern and worked my way up.