How to Pronounce "startle out of"
expression
STAR-tuhl OWT uhv
STAHT-uhl OWT ov
Definition
To suddenly cause someone to leave or stop a mental state, emotion, or activity (like a daydream, sleep, or thought) because of being surprised or shocked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹtəɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
stˈɑːtəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAR-tuhl OWT uhv
UK
STAHT-uhl OWT ov
Listen in Context
She was startled out of her nap by a loud noise.
The teacher’s question startled him out of his daydream.
The alarm clock startled me out of sleep.
He was so deep in thought that the phone ringing startled him out of his trance.