How to Pronounce "round on"
expression
ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ROWND-awn
ɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒn
rownd-ON
Definition
To suddenly turn against someone, especially by attacking or criticizing them unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROWND-awn
UK
rownd-ON
Listen in Context
Everyone was surprised when she rounded on her best friend.
He suddenly rounded on his teammates during the game.
If you round on your friends, they might not trust you anymore.
The whole crowd rounded on the referee after the bad call.