How to Pronounce "on moral grounds"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈmɔɹəɫ/ /ˈɡɹaʊndz/, /ˈɡɹaʊnz
AHN MOR-uhl GROWNDZ
ˈɒn/ /mˈɒɹəl/ /ɡɹˈaʊndz
ON MOR-ul GROWNDZ
Definition
To do something or make a decision because of what you believe is right or wrong, based on your moral values.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈmɔɹəɫ/ /ˈɡɹaʊndz/, /ˈɡɹaʊnz
British English
ˈɒn/ /mˈɒɹəl/ /ɡɹˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN MOR-uhl GROWNDZ
UK
ON MOR-ul GROWNDZ
Listen in Context
She refused the job on moral grounds.
They objected to the proposal on moral grounds.
The law was challenged on moral grounds.
Many people oppose animal testing on moral grounds.