How to Pronounce "scare into"
expression
ˈskɛɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SKAIR-IN-too, SKEHR-in-TOO, SKEHR-IN-tuh
skˈeə/ /ˈɪntʊ
SKEHR-IN-tuh, SKEHR-IN-tuh
Definition
To make someone do something by frightening or intimidating them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
skˈeə/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-IN-too, SKEHR-in-TOO, SKEHR-IN-tuh
UK
SKEHR-IN-tuh, SKEHR-IN-tuh
Listen in Context
They tried to scare her into quitting her job.
He was scared into telling the truth.
Don't try to scare your brother into cleaning your room.
Some companies scare people into buying unnecessary products.