To pronounce "off-the-shelf", say OFFTH-esh-elf — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
off-the-shelf
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OFFTH-esh-elf
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"off-the-shelf" has 3 syllables: offth-esh-elf.
"Off-the-shelf" has 3 syllables: offth · esh · elf.
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