How to Pronounce "on the dot"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑt
ON thuh DAHT
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒt
ON thuh DOT
Definition
Exactly at the expected or stated time, not before or after.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑt
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh DAHT
UK
ON thuh DOT
Listen in Context
Please arrive at eight on the dot.
The train leaves at six on the dot every morning.
We have to be there on the dot or we can't get in.
She called me at ten on the dot—I couldn't believe it.