How to Pronounce "dead on"
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DED-awn
dˈɛd/ /ˈɒn
DED-on
Definition
Used to say something is exactly correct, accurate, or directly on target; often used for precise answers, times, or locations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dˈɛd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-awn
UK
DED-on
Listen in Context
Your answer is dead on.
The meeting starts dead on 9 o'clock.
He hit the target dead on.
Wow, your prediction was dead on!