How to Pronounce "prey upon"
expression
ˈpɹeɪ/ /əˈpɑn
PRAY uh-PAHN
pɹˈeɪ/ /əpˈɒn
pray uh-PON
Definition
To hunt and kill for food, like a predator. Also, to take advantage of or harm someone who is weaker or vulnerable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹeɪ/ /əˈpɑn
British English
pɹˈeɪ/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAY uh-PAHN
UK
pray uh-PON
Listen in Context
Lions prey upon zebras in the wild.
Scammers often prey upon elderly people.
Some animals prey upon smaller creatures to survive.
Cybercriminals love to prey upon people who aren't careful online.