How to Pronounce "sell off"
expression
ˈsɛɫ/ /ˈɔf
SELL-awf
sˈɛl/ /ˈɒf
SELL-of
Definition
To quickly sell all or a large amount of something, usually at a lower price, often because it is no longer needed or to raise money quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
sˈɛl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SELL-awf
UK
SELL-of
Listen in Context
The store will sell off all the old clothes this weekend.
We need to sell off extra inventory before the new products arrive.
After the merger, the company plans to sell off some of its assets.
They're trying to sell off everything before closing down for good.