How to Pronounce "pour on"
expression
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PAWR-on, PAWR-ahn
pˈɔː/ /ˈɒn
PAW-on
Definition
To pour liquid onto something, or to describe something happening in large amounts, especially heavy rain or intense effort or praise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pˈɔː/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR-on, PAWR-ahn
UK
PAW-on
Listen in Context
She poured on more water to cool the dish.
When it started to rain, it really began to pour on.
The chef likes to pour on the sauce before serving.
He really started to pour on the effort after the first half.