How to Pronounce "on the spot"
expression
AHN-thuh-SPAHT
ON-thuh-SPOT
Definition
Immediately or in the exact place where something happens. Can mean making a decision or taking action without delay, or being physically at the location.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɑt
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-SPAHT
UK
ON-thuh-SPOT
Listen in Context
He was hired on the spot after his interview.
The accident happened on the spot.
She made the decision on the spot.
Sorry, I'm just making this up on the spot.