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How to Pronounce "dig out"

expression

ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
DIG-owt
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt
DIG-owt

Definition

To remove something from the ground by digging, or to find something that was hidden or hard to get. Used both literally (with a shovel) and figuratively (finding old information or objects).

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt

British English

dˈɪɡ/ /ˈaʊt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DIG-owt

UK

DIG-owt

Listen in Context

We need to dig out the old tree stump.

Can you help me dig out these potatoes?

She tried to dig out the key from the sand.

I had to dig out my winter coat from the closet.