Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on alert

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables
on alert
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

on guard

Questions

What does on alert mean?
on guard

How to pronounce on alert

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “on alert”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “on alert” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.