How to Pronounce "why on earth"
expression
ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɝθ
WHY on URTH
wˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɜːθ
WHY on URTH
Definition
An emphatic phrase used to strongly ask for the reason behind something surprising or hard to understand, often expressing frustration or disbelief.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɝθ
British English
wˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHY on URTH
UK
WHY on URTH
Listen in Context
Why on earth is the door open?
Why on earth did you do that?
Why on earth are you yelling?
Why on earth would you put your phone in the fridge?