How to Pronounce "have on file"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɫ
HAV-awn-FYLE or HAV-ahn-FYLE
hæv/ /ˈɒn/ /faɪl
hav-ON-fyle
Definition
To keep someone's information, documents, or records saved in an official system or place for future reference.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɫ
British English
hæv/ /ˈɒn/ /faɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-awn-FYLE or HAV-ahn-FYLE
UK
hav-ON-fyle
Listen in Context
We have on file your latest address.
The school has on file all the students' medical records.
Do you have on file a copy of my contract?
Let me check if we have your details on file.