How to Pronounce "knock out of"
expression
NAHK-owt-uhv
NOK-owt-ov
Definition
To force someone or something to leave a competition, situation, or place, often by defeating them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
nˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-owt-uhv
UK
NOK-owt-ov
Listen in Context
They knocked him out of the competition.
Losing this game will knock us out of the playoffs.
One bad mistake could knock you out of the running.
Did you see that goal? It knocked them out of the tournament!