How to Pronounce "throw off balance"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
THROH OFF BAL-uhnss
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
th-ROH OFF BAL-uhnss
Definition
To make someone lose their physical balance or to confuse and disturb them mentally or emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH OFF BAL-uhnss
UK
th-ROH OFF BAL-uhnss
Listen in Context
The sudden noise threw me off balance.
Her quick question threw him off balance.
The boat rocked and threw us off balance.
Losing my keys this morning threw me off balance for the whole day.