How to Pronounce "spirit away"
expression
SPIR-it uh-WAY
SPIR-it uh-WAY
Definition
To take someone or something away quickly and secretly, so that others do not notice, often creating a mysterious or magical feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪɹət/, /ˈspɪɹɪt/ /əˈweɪ
British English
spˈɪɹɪt/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIR-it uh-WAY
UK
SPIR-it uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The thief managed to spirit away the painting before anyone noticed.
She was spirited away by strangers in the night.
Important documents were spirited away from the office.
Rumor has it the gold was spirited away before the police arrived.