How to Pronounce "out of kilter"
expression
OWT-uv-KIL-ter
OWT-ov-KIL-tuh
Definition
If something is out of kilter, it is not working properly, is not balanced, or is in a state of disorder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɪɫtɝ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɪltɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uv-KIL-ter
UK
OWT-ov-KIL-tuh
Listen in Context
My sleep schedule is out of kilter lately.
The weather has been out of kilter this week.
Something feels out of kilter in the office today.
My stomach’s been out of kilter ever since I ate that street food.