How to Pronounce "offshore"
word
/ˈɔfˈʃɔɹ/
AWF-shor
/ˈɒfʃɔː/
OF-shaw
Definition
Located in the sea but close to the shore, or, related to business, happening in or based in a foreign country especially to benefit from legal, tax, or labor differences.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔfˈʃɔɹ/
British English
/ˈɒfʃɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF-shor
UK
OF-shaw
Listen in Context
The company built an offshore oil platform.
They have an offshore bank account.
The boat sailed offshore to avoid the storm.
Many tech companies set up offshore offices to save on costs.