How to Pronounce "chicken out on"
expression
CHIK-un OWT AHN
CHIK-in OWT ON
Definition
To lose courage and back out of something, especially when someone is counting on you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪkən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tʃˈɪkɪn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIK-un OWT AHN
UK
CHIK-in OWT ON
Listen in Context
Next time, don't chicken out on your promise.
He chickened out on the team at the last minute.
Don’t chicken out on your friends when they need you.
She promised to help but chickened out on us before the meeting.