How to Pronounce "on the edge"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
AHN-thuh-EJ
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
ON-thuh-EJ
Definition
Describes someone or something that is very close to a new situation, often stress, danger, or a big change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-EJ
UK
ON-thuh-EJ
Listen in Context
He is on the edge of quitting his job.
The glass was on the edge of the table.
She is on the edge of tears.
I've been on the edge all week because of exams.