How to Pronounce "on ice"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
AHN-ICE
ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
ON-ICE
Definition
Literally, 'on ice' means placed on frozen water to keep something cold. Figuratively, it means something is postponed, delayed, or not being worked on right now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
British English
ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-ICE
UK
ON-ICE
Listen in Context
We kept the drinks on ice at the picnic.
The meeting is on ice until the boss returns.
Our plans for the trip are on ice for now.
They put the project on ice because of budget cuts.