How to Pronounce "on the level"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ
ON-thuh-LEV-uhl
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɛvəl
on-thuh-LEV-uhl
Definition
If someone is 'on the level', they are being honest and not trying to trick or deceive anyone. It means they are trustworthy and straightforward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-LEV-uhl
UK
on-thuh-LEV-uhl
Listen in Context
You can trust her; she's always on the level.
Is this deal really on the level?
He promised me everything was on the level.
Are you sure he's on the level, or is he hiding something?