How to Pronounce "what's going on"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
WUHTS GOH-in AHN
wɒts/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
WOTS GOH-ing ON
Definition
A common informal way to ask what is happening right now or why something is happening. It is used to show curiosity, concern, or confusion about a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
wɒts/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS GOH-in AHN
UK
WOTS GOH-ing ON
Listen in Context
What's going on in the classroom?
Can you tell me what's going on here?
She looked confused and asked, 'What's going on?'
Hey man, what's going on with you lately? You seem quiet.