How to Pronounce "dawn on"
expression
ˈdɔn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DAWN-awn
dˈɔːn/ /ˈɒn
DAWN-on
Definition
When something becomes clear to you for the first time, often suddenly or after some thought.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dˈɔːn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWN-awn
UK
DAWN-on
Listen in Context
It dawned on me that I forgot my keys at home.
Suddenly, it dawned on her that the meeting was today.
It didn't dawn on him to call until late at night.
As I listened to the story, it slowly dawned on me what she meant.