How to Pronounce "come from nowhere"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ
KUM frum NOH-wair
kˈʌm/ /fɹˈɒm/ /nˈəʊweə
kum frum NOH-wair
Definition
To appear or happen very suddenly or unexpectedly, especially when no one was expecting it. It is often used to describe a person, thing, or event that seems to have no previous history or is completely surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ
British English
kˈʌm/ /fɹˈɒm/ /nˈəʊweə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUM frum NOH-wair
UK
kum frum NOH-wair
Listen in Context
The new singer came from nowhere and became famous overnight.
The idea came from nowhere during the meeting.
A storm came from nowhere and surprised everyone at the beach.
He came from nowhere to win the race against all the favorites.