How to Pronounce "latch on to"
expression
ˈɫætʃ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LATCH-ahn-too, LATCH-awn-too, LATCH-ahn-tuh, LATCH-awn-tuh, LATCH-ahn-tih, LATCH-awn-tih
lˈætʃ/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈuː
latch-ON-too
Definition
To hold onto something tightly or to begin to understand or adopt an idea, especially quickly or eagerly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫætʃ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈætʃ/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LATCH-ahn-too, LATCH-awn-too, LATCH-ahn-tuh, LATCH-awn-tuh, LATCH-ahn-tih, LATCH-awn-tih
UK
latch-ON-too
Listen in Context
The baby latched on to her mother's finger.
She quickly latched on to the new idea.
Children often latch on to their favorite toys.
Once she heard about the trend, she really latched on to it.