How to Pronounce "out of bounds"
expression
OWT-uhv-BOUNDZ
OWT-ov-BOUNDZ
Definition
Used in sports to say something is outside the allowed area. Also used more generally to mean forbidden or not allowed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbaʊndz
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /bˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-BOUNDZ
UK
OWT-ov-BOUNDZ
Listen in Context
The ball went out of bounds during the game.
Players cannot step out of bounds or they lose possession.
The playground is out of bounds after dark.
Sorry, that area’s out of bounds for visitors.