How to Pronounce "out of the ordinary"
expression
OWT-uhv-thuh-OR-duh-ner-ee
OWT-ov-THUH-AW-din-uh-ree
Definition
Something that is out of the ordinary is unusual, not normal, or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-thuh-OR-duh-ner-ee
UK
OWT-ov-THUH-AW-din-uh-ree
Listen in Context
There was nothing out of the ordinary at the meeting.
Wearing bright pink shoes is a bit out of the ordinary for him.
Is there anything out of the ordinary happening today?
If you notice anything out of the ordinary, please let me know.