How to Pronounce "chop off"
expression
ˈtʃɑp/ /ˈɔf
CHAH-p AWF
tʃˈɒp/ /ˈɒf
CHOP OF
Definition
To remove something by cutting it off, usually with a sharp tool or in a single quick action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑp/ /ˈɔf
British English
tʃˈɒp/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAH-p AWF
UK
CHOP OF
Listen in Context
Be careful or you might chop off your finger.
The chef had to chop off the ends of the carrots.
They used an axe to chop off the old branch.
I accidentally chopped off too much hair at the salon.