How to Pronounce "stay away"
expression
STAY uh-WAY
stay uh-WAY
Definition
To keep a distance from someone or something, either physically or emotionally, often because it is dangerous or unwanted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
stˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY uh-WAY
UK
stay uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
You should stay away from junk food.
Dogs can be scary, so my brother tries to stay away from them.
I try to stay away from gossip at work.