How to Pronounce "spring on"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPRING-on, spur-ING-on
spɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
spring-ON
Definition
To suddenly and unexpectedly tell or do something to someone, usually surprising them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
spɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING-on, spur-ING-on
UK
spring-ON
Listen in Context
Don't spring on me with bad news in the morning.
She likes to spring on surprises during our meetings.
My boss sprang on a new project without warning.
Out of nowhere, he sprang on us that he was moving abroad.