How to Pronounce "on loan"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɫoʊn
AHN-LOHN
ˈɒn/ /lˈəʊn
ON-LONE
Definition
When something is temporarily borrowed or given for a certain period, especially things like books, money, or players in sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɫoʊn
British English
ˈɒn/ /lˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-LOHN
UK
ON-LONE
Listen in Context
The painting is on loan from another museum.
You can't borrow that book; it's on loan.
The soccer player is on loan to a different team this season.
All the laptops are on loan for the conference—try again tomorrow.