How to Pronounce "stay out of"
expression
STAY-owt-uhv
stay-OWT-ov
Definition
To avoid becoming involved in a situation, problem, or activity. It means not participating or interfering in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
stˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY-owt-uhv
UK
stay-OWT-ov
Listen in Context
Please stay out of the kitchen while I'm cooking.
You should stay out of trouble at school.
I try to stay out of fights with my siblings.
It's best to stay out of other people's arguments.