How to Pronounce "put on the street"
expression
PUT awn thuh STREET
PUT on thuh STREET
Definition
To force someone to leave their home or job, often leaving them without help or shelter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹit
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT awn thuh STREET
UK
PUT on thuh STREET
Listen in Context
They were put on the street after losing their jobs.
Many families are put on the street every year by landlords.
If you don't pay your rent, you might be put on the street.
After the company closed, dozens of workers were suddenly put on the street.