How to Pronounce "on the wagon"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡən
AWN thuh WAG-uhn
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡən
ON thuh WAG-uhn
Definition
To not drink alcohol, especially after having a problem with drinking in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡən
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN thuh WAG-uhn
UK
ON thuh WAG-uhn
Listen in Context
He is on the wagon and doesn't drink anymore.
My uncle has been on the wagon for six months.
She decided to get on the wagon after her birthday.
I've been on the wagon since New Year's and honestly feel better than ever.