How to Pronounce "on patrol"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /pəˈtɹoʊɫ
ON puh-TROHL
ˈɒn/ /pɐtɹˈəʊl
ON puh-TROHL
Definition
Doing regular checks in an area, usually for security or protection; commonly used for police, soldiers, or guards when they are watching over a place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /pəˈtɹoʊɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /pɐtɹˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON puh-TROHL
UK
ON puh-TROHL
Listen in Context
The police are on patrol every night downtown.
A guard was on patrol at the main gate.
Soldiers are on patrol along the border.
You can't talk to him right now; he's on patrol until noon.