How to Pronounce "put weight on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈweɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT WAYT AWN
pʊt/ /wˈeɪt/ /ˈɒn
put WAYT ON
Definition
To place force or pressure on something using your body or an object, or to gain body weight. Used literally for physical pressure and figuratively for increasing one's body mass.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈweɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /wˈeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT WAYT AWN
UK
put WAYT ON
Listen in Context
Do not put weight on your injured foot.
She was told to put weight on her left leg slowly.
He has started to put weight on over the holidays.
You shouldn't put weight on it until the swelling goes down.