English Pronunciation: Idiom: On Fire -- American Accent

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'on fire', illustrating its use in both sports and social contexts. It then delves into the pronunciation of the words 'on' and 'fire', highlighting different vowel sounds and phonetic details. The tutorial provides a comprehensive understanding of both the idiomatic and phonetic aspects of the phrase.

In what context can the phrase 'on fire' be used?

• Only in social situations

• Only in sports

• Only when someone is literally on fire

• In both sports and social situations

What does the phrase 'on fire' imply about a person's performance?

• They are performing exceptionally well

• They are performing poorly

• They are not participating

• They are struggling

Which vowel sound does the speaker prefer for the word 'on'?

• Oh as in go

• Eh as in bed

• Ah as in law

• Ah as in father

What is the initial consonant sound in the word 'fire'?

• P

• B

• V

• F

Which sound combination is used at the end of the word 'fire'?

• Schwa and R sound

• Schwa and L sound

• Schwa and T sound

• Schwa and N sound