How to Pronounce "on the front burner"
expression
AWN thuh FRUHNT BUR-ner
ON thuh fr-UNT BER-nuh
Definition
If something is 'on the front burner', it is your main focus or the most important task that needs immediate attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɹənt/ /ˈbɝnɝ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /fɹˈʌnt/ /bˈɜːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN thuh FRUHNT BUR-ner
UK
ON thuh fr-UNT BER-nuh
Listen in Context
Finishing this report is on the front burner right now.
Keeping everyone safe is on the front burner during the event.
The new website is on the front burner this month.
Let’s keep this issue on the front burner until we find a solution.