How to Pronounce "frightens"
word
/ˈfɹaɪtənz/
FRY-tuhnz
/fɹˈaɪtənz/
FRY-tuhnz
Definition
Causes someone to feel fear or to be scared suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɹaɪtənz/
British English
/fɹˈaɪtənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRY-tuhnz
UK
FRY-tuhnz
Listen in Context
The loud noise frightens the baby.
The dog frightens the mailman every morning.
Darkness sometimes frightens young children.
Speaking in public really frightens me.