How to Pronounce "shoo away"
expression
ˈʃu/ /əˈweɪ
SHOO uh-WAY
ʃˈuː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
SHOO uh-WAY
Definition
To make a person, animal, or thing go away by waving your hand, making noises, or telling them to leave.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃu/ /əˈweɪ
British English
ʃˈuː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOO uh-WAY
UK
SHOO uh-WAY
Listen in Context
She tried to shoo away the pigeons from the balcony.
You can shoo away flies by waving your hand.
He used a broom to shoo away the stray dog.
The kids tried to shoo away the cat, but it kept coming back.