How to Pronounce "shut yourself away"
expression
SHUHT yor-SELF uh-WAY
SHUT yaw-SELF uh-WAY
Definition
To completely separate yourself from other people, often by staying alone in a room or house for a period of time, usually because you are upset or need time alone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃət/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /əˈweɪ
British English
ʃˈʌt/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT yor-SELF uh-WAY
UK
SHUT yaw-SELF uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Sometimes, when I'm sad, I shut myself away in my bedroom.
He decided to shut himself away for the weekend and not talk to anyone.
You shouldn't shut yourself away because it can make you feel worse.
After the breakup, she just wanted to shut herself away from the world for a while.