How to Pronounce "on in years"
expression
AHN-in-YEERZ
ON-in-YEE-uhz
Definition
Used to describe someone who is getting old or is already elderly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
British English
ˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-in-YEERZ
UK
ON-in-YEE-uhz
Listen in Context
My grandfather is on in years now and needs help at home.
Our dog is getting on in years and can't run as fast as before.
Some of our teachers are on in years, but they are still energetic.
She may be on in years, but her mind is as sharp as ever.