How to Pronounce "talk yourself out"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈaʊt
TAWK yor-SELF OWT
tˈɔːk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈaʊt
TAWK yaw-SELF OWT
Definition
To convince yourself not to do something, often by thinking or talking about the reasons why you shouldn't.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈaʊt
British English
tˈɔːk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK yor-SELF OWT
UK
TAWK yaw-SELF OWT
Listen in Context
I almost bought the shoes, but I talked myself out.
He wanted to try the new food, but he talked himself out.
Don't talk yourself out if you want to join us.
I kept thinking about the risks and finally talked myself out of applying for the job.