How to Pronounce "whisk away"
expression
ˈhwɪsk/, /ˈwɪsk/ /əˈweɪ
WHISK-uh-WAY or WISK-uh-WAY
wˈɪsk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
WISK-uh-WAY
Definition
To take someone or something away quickly and suddenly, often in a light or secret way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪsk/, /ˈwɪsk/ /əˈweɪ
British English
wˈɪsk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHISK-uh-WAY or WISK-uh-WAY
UK
WISK-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The wind whisked away her hat.
He whisked away the plate before I could finish.
A car whisked away the injured man to the hospital.
She was whisked away to a surprise birthday party.