How to Pronounce "on fire"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
AHN-FY-er
ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
ON-FY-uh
Definition
Literally, 'on fire' means burning with flames. Informally, it can also mean someone or something is doing extremely well or is very impressive at something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-FY-er
UK
ON-FY-uh
Listen in Context
The house is on fire!
Her performance was on fire tonight.
Be careful, the pan is on fire!
Wow, your ideas are on fire today!