How to Pronounce "afeard"
word
əˈfɪɹd
uh-FEERD
ɐfˈiəd
uh-FEE-uhd
Definition
An old or literary word meaning 'afraid' or 'scared'. It is rarely used in modern English except in poetry or in dialects.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɪɹd
British English
ɐfˈiəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FEERD
UK
uh-FEE-uhd
Listen in Context
She was afeard of the storm that night.
The child looked afeard in the dark room.
Do not be afeard; come closer.
He spoke as one afeard of his own shadow.