How to Pronounce "alarmingly"
word
əˈɫɑɹmɪŋɫi
uh-LAHR-ming-lee
ɐlˈɑːmɪŋli
uh-LAH-ming-lee
Definition
In a way that causes worry, fear, or concern because something is unexpected or seems dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɑɹmɪŋɫi
British English
ɐlˈɑːmɪŋli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAHR-ming-lee
UK
uh-LAH-ming-lee
Listen in Context
The temperature is rising alarmingly each year.
The number of sick people grew alarmingly fast.
Water levels are dropping alarmingly low.
Crime rates have become alarmingly high in the past few months.