How to Pronounce "on the alert"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈɫɝt
AHN-thuh-uh-LURT
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐlˈɜːt
ON-thuh-uh-LURT
Definition
Ready to notice danger or respond quickly; paying close attention to possible problems or threats.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əˈɫɝt
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɐlˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-uh-LURT
UK
ON-thuh-uh-LURT
Listen in Context
The guards stayed on the alert all night.
Be on the alert for any suspicious people.
The police were on the alert after the robbery.
You have to stay on the alert when driving late at night.