How to Pronounce "put on the ritz"
expression
PUT awn thuh RITS
put ON thuh rits
Definition
To dress or act in a very fancy, showy, or elegant way, often to impress others. It usually suggests extra effort and style.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɪts
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /rɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT awn thuh RITS
UK
put ON thuh rits
Listen in Context
For the wedding, everyone decided to put on the ritz.
They love to put on the ritz at holiday parties.
Let's put on the ritz for the big anniversary dinner.
Wow, you really put on the ritz tonight!