How to Pronounce "on the heels of"
expression
AHN / AWN thuh / thee HEELZ uhv
ON thuh / thee HEELZ ov
Definition
This expression means something happens very soon after another event, often referring to a quick or direct sequence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhiɫz/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiːlz/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN / AWN thuh / thee HEELZ uhv
UK
ON thuh / thee HEELZ ov
Listen in Context
A new law was passed on the heels of the protest.
The company’s success came on the heels of major changes.
A flood struck on the heels of the storm.
Rumors spread quickly on the heels of the announcement.