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on

/ɑːn/

Short answer

The English word on is pronounced /ɑːn/. It is spelled O-N and has 2 letters.

Example sentence

The ball is on the box.

Key facts

English
on
Pronunciation
/ɑːn/
Spelling
O-N
Number of letters
2
Word list
Prepositions of Place in English: In, On, Under

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How do you pronounce on?

On is pronounced /ɑːn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell on?

On is spelled O-N. It has 2 letters.

How do you use on in a sentence?

For example: The ball is on the box.

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