How to Pronounce "oncoming"
word
ˈɔnˌkəmɪŋ
AWN-kuh-ming
ˈɒnkʌmɪŋ
ON-kuh-ming
Definition
Moving toward you; approaching from the opposite direction, often used for vehicles, traffic, or something that is about to happen soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔnˌkəmɪŋ
British English
ˈɒnkʌmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN-kuh-ming
UK
ON-kuh-ming
Listen in Context
Be careful of the oncoming cars when you cross the street.
The driver swerved to avoid an oncoming truck.
He wore bright clothes to be seen by oncoming traffic at night.
I stepped back when I saw an oncoming bicycle on the sidewalk.