How to Pronounce "have an eye on"
expression
HAV-uhn-EYE-ahn
hav-UN-EYE-on
Definition
To watch something or someone carefully, either because you are interested in or want to get it, or to keep it safe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uhn-EYE-ahn
UK
hav-UN-EYE-on
Listen in Context
I have an eye on that new phone at the store.
Can you have an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
Teachers have an eye on the students during the trip.
I've had my eye on that apartment for weeks; I hope it doesn't get rented.