How to Pronounce "fasten on"
expression
ˈfæsən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FAS-uhn ON
fˈɑːsən/ /ˈɒn
FAH-suhn ON
Definition
To focus your attention strongly on something, or to hold onto something tightly. It can refer both to physical attachment and paying close mental attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæsən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
fˈɑːsən/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAS-uhn ON
UK
FAH-suhn ON
Listen in Context
The baby fastened on the toy and would not let go.
He fastened on the one mistake in my report.
The dog fastened on my sleeve when I tried to leave.
He tends to fasten on people's mistakes rather than their achievements.