How to Pronounce "start in on"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
START-in-on
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
STAHT-in-on
Definition
To begin doing something, especially a task or activity, or to begin criticizing or complaining about someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START-in-on
UK
STAHT-in-on
Listen in Context
I need to start in on my homework tonight.
She started in on the painting right after breakfast.
Don't start in on me about my messy room.
As soon as we got home, Dad started in on the yard work.