How to Pronounce "border on"
expression
ˈbɔɹdɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BOR-der awn
bˈɔːdɐ/ /ˈɒn
BAW-duh on
Definition
To be very close to a particular quality, state, or condition, either physically (touching the edge) or figuratively (almost being something).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɹdɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈɔːdɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOR-der awn
UK
BAW-duh on
Listen in Context
His actions border on rude.
His house borders on the park.
Her fear of germs borders on obsession.
That joke borders on being offensive.