How to Pronounce “afraid”

word

/əˈfɹeɪd/

uh-FRAYD

/ɐfɹˈeɪd/

uh-FRAYD

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈfɹeɪd/

British English

/ɐfɹˈeɪd/

uh-FRAYD

I'm afraid I can't make it to the party tonight.

I'm afraid it will rain today.

Are you afraid of flying?

I am afraid of dogs.