How to Pronounce "on the bench"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛntʃ
AHN thuh BENCH
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛntʃ
ON thuh BENCH
Definition
In sports, 'on the bench' means not actively playing because you are a substitute or reserve, waiting to join the game; it can also mean not participating in an activity at the moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛntʃ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh BENCH
UK
ON thuh BENCH
Listen in Context
He spent the whole game on the bench.
Only five players can be on the bench at a time.
Coach told me to wait on the bench until halftime.
I'm tired of always being on the bench—I want to play!