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How to pronounce out of order

out of order
/aʊt ʌv ˈɔːrdər/

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Out of order, sound by sound

/aʊ/as in nowGlide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

The air conditioner has got out of order.

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How do you pronounce out of order?

Out of order is pronounced /aʊt ʌv ˈɔːrdər/ in American English.

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