How to Pronounce "raise the spectre"
expression
RAYZ thuh SPEK-ter
RAYZ thuh SPEK-tuh
Definition
To suggest or mention the possibility of something bad or frightening happening, often to warn people or make them worry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɛktɝ
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɛktɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ thuh SPEK-ter
UK
RAYZ thuh SPEK-tuh
Listen in Context
Rising prices raise the spectre of inflation.
The report raises the spectre of water shortages this summer.
Experts raise the spectre of another financial crisis.
Every new outbreak raises the spectre of a global pandemic.