How to Pronounce "walk away"
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /əˈweɪ
WAWK-uh-WAY
wˈɔːk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
WAWK-uh-WAY
Definition
To leave a person, place, or situation, often by literally walking, but also used figuratively to mean giving up, quitting, or ending involvement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /əˈweɪ
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-uh-WAY
UK
WAWK-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
She decided to walk away from the argument.
If the price is too high, just walk away.
He saw the dog and tried to walk away quietly.
Sometimes you have to walk away from things that aren't good for you.