How to Pronounce "on the scene"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsin
ON-thuh-SEEN
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːn
ON-thuh-SEEN
Definition
To be present at a particular place where something is happening, often referring to the location of an event, accident, or newsworthy incident. It can also mean someone is newly involved in a group or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsin
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-SEEN
UK
ON-thuh-SEEN
Listen in Context
The firefighters were on the scene in minutes.
A reporter is on the scene to cover the festival.
Police arrived on the scene after the accident.
A new band just burst on the scene and everyone is talking about them.