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How to Pronounce "get a charge out of"

expression

GET-uh-CHARJ-owt-uhv
get-uh-CHAHDJ-owt-ov

Definition

To enjoy something a lot or find it very entertaining or amusing; to get pleasure or fun from something.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv

British English

ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GET-uh-CHARJ-owt-uhv

UK

get-uh-CHAHDJ-owt-ov

Listen in Context

I get a charge out of watching old comedy movies.

Kids get a charge out of playing in the snow.

My grandmother really gets a charge out of telling stories.

I really get a charge out of seeing people's reactions when I give them surprises.