How to Pronounce "beat on"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BEET-ahn or BEET-awn
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒn
BEET-on
Definition
To hit or strike something or someone repeatedly. It can also be used figuratively to mean criticizing or pressuring someone again and again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-ahn or BEET-awn
UK
BEET-on
Listen in Context
He beat on the door until someone answered.
Please don't beat on the table during dinner.
The rain beat on the roof all night.
The kids were beating on pots and pans to make noise.