How to Pronounce "on the whole"
expression
ON-thuh-HOHL
ON-thuh-HOHL
Definition
Used to mean 'in general' or 'considering everything together.' It summarizes the main idea when looking at all the parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-HOHL
UK
ON-thuh-HOHL
Listen in Context
On the whole, the trip was a success.
The movie, on the whole, was enjoyable.
On the whole, students liked the new teacher.
I have some complaints, but on the whole I’m happy with the service.