How to Pronounce "experiment on"
expression
ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ik-SPER-uh-ment on
ɛkspˈɛɹɪmənt/ /ˈɒn
ek-SPER-i-ment on
Definition
To do scientific tests or try new things on someone or something to study the effects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɛkspˈɛɹɪmənt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPER-uh-ment on
UK
ek-SPER-i-ment on
Listen in Context
Scientists often experiment on animals before testing new medicines on humans.
It is illegal to experiment on humans without their consent.
They want to experiment on different materials to find the best one.
People are concerned when scientists experiment on endangered species.