How to Pronounce "eavesdrop on"
expression
ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
EEVZ-drahp-ON
ˈiːvzdɹɒp/ /ˈɒn
EEVZ-drop-ON
Definition
To secretly listen to someone else's conversation without their knowledge or permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈiːvzdɹɒp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EEVZ-drahp-ON
UK
EEVZ-drop-ON
Listen in Context
It's rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations.
Sarah tried to eavesdrop on her brother's phone call.
Did you eavesdrop on our meeting yesterday?
He stood by the door to eavesdrop on what his coworkers were saying.