How to Pronounce "off the shelf"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɛɫf
AWF thuh SHELF
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɛlf
OF thuh SHELF
Definition
Describes a product that can be bought immediately as it is, without special modification or custom design. Often used for software, equipment, or goods that are not custom-made.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɛɫf
British English
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɛlf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh SHELF
UK
OF thuh SHELF
Listen in Context
We bought an off the shelf software package for our company.
Is this part custom or off the shelf?
Many off the shelf solutions are cheaper than custom ones.
We're going with an off the shelf option to save time and money.