How to Pronounce "switched on"
expression
ˈswɪtʃt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWITCHT-awn or SWITCHT-on
swˈɪtʃt/ /ˈɒn
SWITCHT-on
Definition
Literally, 'switched on' means something is turned on or working. Informally, it describes a person who is alert, aware, or quick to understand things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪtʃt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
swˈɪtʃt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWITCHT-awn or SWITCHT-on
UK
SWITCHT-on
Listen in Context
The lights are switched on in the room.
Make sure the oven is switched on before you put in the cake.
He’s really switched on and always knows what’s going on.
Don’t worry, she’s switched on enough to handle this.