How to Pronounce "on tiptoe"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ
AHN TIP-toh
ˈɒn/ /tˈɪptəʊ
ON TIP-toh
Definition
Standing or walking with only the front part of your feet (the toes) touching the ground, usually to move quietly or to be taller.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ
British English
ˈɒn/ /tˈɪptəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN TIP-toh
UK
ON TIP-toh
Listen in Context
The girl stood on tiptoe to reach the cookie jar.
He walked on tiptoe so he wouldn't wake the baby.
I had to stand on tiptoe to see over the wall.
She crept on tiptoe into the room so nobody would notice her.