How to Pronounce "press the panic button"
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænɪk/ /ˈbətən
PRES thuh PAN-ik BUH-tn
pɹˈɛs/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈænɪk/ /bˈʌtən
pres thuh PAN-ik BUT-uhn
Definition
To react with sudden fear or anxiety, often without thinking clearly, especially in stressful situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænɪk/ /ˈbətən
British English
pɹˈɛs/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈænɪk/ /bˈʌtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRES thuh PAN-ik BUH-tn
UK
pres thuh PAN-ik BUT-uhn
Listen in Context
Don't press the panic button if you can't find your keys.
Whenever there is a problem, she presses the panic button.
Try not to press the panic button during exams.
He always presses the panic button when things don’t go his way.