How to Pronounce "afraid of your own shadow"
expression
uh-FRAYD uhv yor, yoor OHN SHA-doh
uh-FRAYD ov yaw OHN SHA-doh
Definition
To be very easily frightened; someone who is extremely nervous, timid, or scared of even the smallest things.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɹeɪd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈʃæˌdoʊ
British English
ɐfɹˈeɪd/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /ʃˈædəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FRAYD uhv yor, yoor OHN SHA-doh
UK
uh-FRAYD ov yaw OHN SHA-doh
Listen in Context
Tom is afraid of his own shadow, so he never watches scary movies.
My little sister is afraid of her own shadow, so she sleeps with the light on.
Don't be afraid of your own shadow; nothing bad will happen.
He gets jumpy so easily—he's basically afraid of his own shadow.