How to Pronounce "siphon off"
expression
ˈsaɪfən/ /ˈɔf
SY-fun AWF
sˈaɪfən/ /ˈɒf
SY-fun OF
Definition
To take money, liquid, or resources from one place and move them to another, often secretly or illegally. Commonly used for funds or resources being redirected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪfən/ /ˈɔf
British English
sˈaɪfən/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-fun AWF
UK
SY-fun OF
Listen in Context
He tried to siphon off money from the company.
They used a tube to siphon off water from the tank.
The manager noticed someone tried to siphon off resources.
She managed to siphon off a little bit from every account.