How to Pronounce "new one on"
expression
ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
NYOO-wun-AHN or NOO-wun-AWN
njˈuː/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒn
nyoo-WON-ON
Definition
This expression means something is unfamiliar or surprising to you, usually a fact, story, or situation you've never heard before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
njˈuː/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYOO-wun-AHN or NOO-wun-AWN
UK
nyoo-WON-ON
Listen in Context
Wow, that's a new one on me—I never knew cats could swim!
That's a new one on me. I've never heard that story before.
You say your dog can talk? That's a new one on me!
Honestly, that's a new one on me—I had no idea you could eat cactus.