How to Pronounce "prey on"
expression
ˈpɹeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PRAY-on, PRAY-awn
pɹˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
pray-ON
Definition
To hunt, kill, and eat another animal for food; also, to take advantage of or harm someone weaker.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pɹˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAY-on, PRAY-awn
UK
pray-ON
Listen in Context
Wolves prey on deer in the forest.
Some birds prey on insects.
Sharks prey on smaller fish.
Scammers often prey on people who don't know about their tricks.