How to Pronounce "on the house"
expression
ON thuh HOWSS
ON thuh HOWSS
Definition
If something is "on the house," it is given to you for free by a restaurant, bar, or business as a gift or gesture of goodwill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaʊs
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hʌʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh HOWSS
UK
ON thuh HOWSS
Listen in Context
Your coffee is on the house today.
The dessert is on the house for all our guests.
Drinks are on the house during happy hour.
The owner sent over a bottle of wine on the house to apologize for the wait.