How to Pronounce "out cold"
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈkoʊɫd
OWT KOHLD
ˈaʊt/ /kˈəʊld
OWT KOHD
Definition
If someone is 'out cold', they are unconscious and not awake, often because they fainted, were hit, or are in a very deep sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈkoʊɫd
British English
ˈaʊt/ /kˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT KOHLD
UK
OWT KOHD
Listen in Context
He was knocked out cold during the fight.
She fainted and was out cold for a few minutes.
The baby was out cold and didn't wake up all night.
I shook him, but he was still out cold after the accident.