How to Pronounce "on the loose"
expression
ON thuh LOOS
on thuh LOOS
Definition
Describes a person or animal that has escaped and is free, especially when they might be dangerous or were supposed to be contained.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫus
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh LOOS
UK
on thuh LOOS
Listen in Context
The tiger is on the loose in the city.
A dangerous criminal is on the loose.
The police warned that the dog was on the loose.
There were reports of a bear on the loose near the campground.