How to Pronounce "draw away"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /əˈweɪ
DRAW-uh-WAY
dɹˈɔː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
DRAW-uh-WAY
Definition
To move someone or something away from a place or from a focus of attention, sometimes by attracting their interest or taking their attention elsewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW-uh-WAY
UK
DRAW-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The loud music drew away the birds from the garden.
She tried to draw away his attention from the game.
They tried to draw away the crowd from the exit.
Her questions were meant to draw away attention from her mistake.