How to Pronounce "alarming"
word
əˈɫɑɹmɪŋ
uh-LAHR-ming
ɐlˈɑːmɪŋ
uh-LAH-ming
Definition
Something that is alarming makes you feel worried, afraid, or shocked because it is unexpected or suggests danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɑɹmɪŋ
British English
ɐlˈɑːmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAHR-ming
UK
uh-LAH-ming
Listen in Context
The doctor saw an alarming change in his health.
There was an alarming noise coming from the engine.
The news about the storm was alarming.
It's alarming how quickly prices are rising this year.