How to Pronounce "start out"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈaʊt
START-owt
stˈɑːt/ /ˈaʊt
STAHT-owt
Definition
To begin a journey, career, or process, often focusing on the initial stages or first steps of something new.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
stˈɑːt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START-owt
UK
STAHT-owt
Listen in Context
I started out as a waiter before becoming a chef.
We start out early in the morning on our hike.
Children often start out learning to read with simple books.
She didn't start out as an expert, but she learned quickly.