How to Pronounce "threaten"
word
/ˈθɹɛtən/
THRE-tuhn
/θɹˈɛtən/
THRE-tuhn
Definition
To say or show that you will cause harm, trouble, or damage to someone or something. It can also mean to be likely to cause danger or serious problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθɹɛtən/
British English
/θɹˈɛtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRE-tuhn
UK
THRE-tuhn
Listen in Context
The man threatened the shop owner with a knife.
Dark clouds threaten the small village every summer.
They threatened to break the window.
Don't threaten me just because you're angry.