How to Pronounce "on the rampage"
expression
ON or AWN thuh or thee RAM-payj
ON thuh or thee RAM-page
Definition
Acting in a violent or uncontrolled way, often causing damage or trouble. Used to describe people, animals, or groups behaving destructively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæmˌpeɪdʒ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON or AWN thuh or thee RAM-payj
UK
ON thuh or thee RAM-page
Listen in Context
The wild animals were on the rampage in the village.
After the match, the fans went on the rampage.
A group of teenagers was on the rampage downtown last night.
The storm left animals on the rampage, destroying farms and fences.