How to Pronounce "weigh on"
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
WAY-on
wˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
WAY-on
Definition
To cause someone to feel worried, sad, or burdened, as if something is heavy on their mind or spirit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
wˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-on
UK
WAY-on
Listen in Context
The problem continues to weigh on him.
Her words weighed on my mind all night.
Worry about the test began to weigh on me.
That secret has been really weighing on me lately.