How to Pronounce "inform on"
expression
ˌɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
in-FORM-awn
ɪnfˈɔːm/ /ˈɒn
in-FORM-on
Definition
To secretly give information about someone, usually to the police or authorities, especially when they have done something wrong or illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɪnfˈɔːm/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FORM-awn
UK
in-FORM-on
Listen in Context
He refused to inform on his friends.
The police asked her to inform on the gang.
He was afraid someone would inform on him.
If you inform on the others, the police might go easier on you.