How to Pronounce "on the eve of"
expression
ON thuh EEV uhv
on thuh EEV ov
Definition
Used to mean right before or just ahead of an important event or occasion. It refers to the period shortly before something happens, usually something significant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈiv/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈiːv/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh EEV uhv
UK
on thuh EEV ov
Listen in Context
We met on the eve of her birthday.
They made their announcement on the eve of the festival.
The treaty was signed on the eve of the war.
Nervous excitement filled the room on the eve of the big game.