How to Pronounce "where on earth"
expression
WAIR on URTH
WAIR on URTH
Definition
Used to show strong surprise or frustration when asking where something or someone is, meaning 'where could it possibly be?'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɝθ
British English
wˈeə/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR on URTH
UK
WAIR on URTH
Listen in Context
Where on earth are my keys?
Where on earth did you go after school?
Where on earth is everyone?
I've looked everywhere—where on earth could it be?