How to Pronounce "on the bounce"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbaʊns
AHN-thuh-BOUNS
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈaʊns
ON-thuh-BOUNS
Definition
Used to describe when something happens several times in a row, one after another without interruption, especially wins or losses in sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbaʊns
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈaʊns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-BOUNS
UK
ON-thuh-BOUNS
Listen in Context
The team won three games on the bounce.
She lost her keys two days on the bounce.
We've had rain five days on the bounce.
If we win this match, that'll be four on the bounce!