How to Pronounce "on a diet"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪət
AHN-uh-DY-it
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪət
ON-uh-DY-it
Definition
When a person is controlling or changing what they eat, usually to lose weight or improve their health.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪət
British English
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-uh-DY-it
UK
ON-uh-DY-it
Listen in Context
I am on a diet because I want to lose weight.
She cannot eat cake; she is on a diet.
Are you on a diet right now?
Sorry, I’ll skip dessert—I’m on a diet.