How to Pronounce "threaten with"
expression
ˈθɹɛtən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
THRET-en WITH or THRET-en WITH
θɹˈɛtən/ /wˈɪð
thret-EN WITH
Definition
To say you will cause harm, punishment, or something bad using a specific action, object, or consequence if someone does not do what you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹɛtən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
θɹˈɛtən/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRET-en WITH or THRET-en WITH
UK
thret-EN WITH
Listen in Context
The robber threatened with a gun.
She threatened with punishment if they were late.
The boss threatened with firing anyone who lied.
The kids only listened after their mother threatened with taking away TV time.