How to Pronounce "threatens"
word
/ˈθɹɛtənz/
THRE-tuhnz
/θɹˈɛtənz/
THRE-tuhnz
Definition
When someone or something says or shows they will cause harm or bad consequences if something does not happen or change. It can also mean being at risk or danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθɹɛtənz/
British English
/θɹˈɛtənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRE-tuhnz
UK
THRE-tuhnz
Listen in Context
He threatens to call the police.
The fire threatens the whole forest.
She always threatens her brother when she is angry.
If he threatens you again, just ignore him.