How to Pronounce "off the beaten path"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbitən/ /ˈpæθ
AWF thuh BEE-tuhn PATH
/ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːtən/ [pʰäːθ]
OF thuh BEE-tuhn PAATH
Definition
Describes a place, activity, or experience that is not commonly visited or known by most people; somewhere unusual, quiet, or away from popular tourist spots.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbitən/ /ˈpæθ
British English
/ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːtən/ [pʰäːθ]
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh BEE-tuhn PATH
UK
OF thuh BEE-tuhn PAATH
Listen in Context
We found a small café off the beaten path.
She likes to travel off the beaten path every summer.
This museum is off the beaten path, but it’s very interesting.
If you want an authentic experience, try exploring off the beaten path.