How to Pronounce "give onto"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
GIV-ON-too or GIV-AHN-too
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɒntʊ
giv-ON-tuh
Definition
If a room, window, or building 'gives onto' something, it means it faces or opens directly towards that place, such as a garden or street.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɒntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-ON-too or GIV-AHN-too
UK
giv-ON-tuh
Listen in Context
The kitchen gives onto the garden.
Their balcony gives onto the sea.
The main door gives onto the street.
My bedroom window gives onto a beautiful park.