How to Pronounce "on the cusp"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəsp
AHN thuh KUHSP
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌsp
ON thuh KUSP
Definition
At the point where something is about to change, begin, or happen. It describes being close to a new stage, situation, or important change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəsp
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌsp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh KUHSP
UK
ON thuh KUSP
Listen in Context
She is on the cusp of graduating from college.
The country is on the cusp of change.
He was on the cusp of winning the match.
We're on the cusp of something great happening.