How to Pronounce "scare away"
expression
ˈskɛɹ/ /əˈweɪ
SKAIR-uh-WAY
skˈeə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
SKAIR-uh-WAY
Definition
To make someone or something leave because they are frightened or uneasy; often refers to causing a person, animal, or thing to go away by making them afraid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
skˈeə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-uh-WAY
UK
SKAIR-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The loud noise scared away the birds in the park.
He used a stick to scare away the dog.
The bright lights scared away the insects.
Don't scare away our guests by being too serious!