How to Pronounce "stick out like a sore thumb"
expression
STIK-owt-LIKE-uh-SOR-thum
stIK-owt-like-AY-sAW-THUM
Definition
To be very noticeable in a way that does not fit in with others; to be obviously different from everything or everyone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈθəm
British English
stˈɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /sˈɔː/ /θˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-owt-LIKE-uh-SOR-thum
UK
stIK-owt-like-AY-sAW-THUM
Listen in Context
Her bright red hat sticks out like a sore thumb in this crowd.
He sticks out like a sore thumb at formal events.
The only blue car sticks out like a sore thumb in the parking lot.
Wearing jeans to a wedding will make you stick out like a sore thumb.