How to Pronounce "onus"
word
ˈoʊnəs
OH-nuhs
ˈəʊnəs
OH-nuhs
Definition
Onus means the responsibility, duty, or burden to do something, often when someone must prove or complete a task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊnəs
British English
ˈəʊnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-nuhs
UK
OH-nuhs
Listen in Context
The onus is on you to finish your homework on time.
In court, the onus is to prove the truth.
The onus to call was on her, not me.
The onus really falls on management to fix these problems.