How to Pronounce "let one off"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɔf
LET wun AWF
lˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒf
let WON OF
Definition
To allow someone to avoid punishment or a consequence, usually after they have done something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɔf
British English
lˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET wun AWF
UK
let WON OF
Listen in Context
The teacher let him off because it was his first mistake.
The police let her off with only a warning.
They let me off the bus early.
I can’t believe the judge let him off so easily!