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How to Pronounce "price out"

expression

ˈpɹaɪs/ /ˈaʊt
PRYS-owt
pɹˈaɪs/ /ˈaʊt
prys-OWT

Definition

To raise the cost of something so much that someone can no longer afford it or cannot participate. Often used when people or groups are excluded from buying or accessing something because the price is too high.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɹaɪs/ /ˈaʊt

British English

pɹˈaɪs/ /ˈaʊt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PRYS-owt

UK

prys-OWT

Listen in Context

Many families were priced out of the city when rents increased.

The new development is so expensive, most locals are priced out.

If tickets get too expensive, fans will be priced out of the concert.

Small businesses get priced out by big chains that can offer lower prices.