How to Pronounce "carry away"
expression
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /əˈweɪ
KAIR-ee uh-WAY
kˈæɹi/ /ɐwˈeɪ
KARR-ee uh-WAY
Definition
'Carry away' means to physically take something or someone from one place to another, or to become so excited or involved that you lose control of your feelings or actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /əˈweɪ
British English
kˈæɹi/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-ee uh-WAY
UK
KARR-ee uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The river carried away the small boat.
She was carried away by the music.
Don’t get carried away when you win.
Sorry, I got carried away with the story and talked too much.