How to Pronounce "fence off"
expression
ˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf
FENS-awf
fˈɛns/ /ˈɒf
FENS-of
Definition
To separate an area by building a fence around it, usually to keep people or animals in or out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf
British English
fˈɛns/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FENS-awf
UK
FENS-of
Listen in Context
We need to fence off the garden to keep the rabbits out.
The workers fenced off the construction area for safety.
They fenced off part of the field for the cows.
They had to fence off their backyard when they got a puppy.