How to Pronounce "frighten"
word
FRY-tuhn
FRY-tuhn
Definition
To make someone feel afraid or suddenly shocked. It is usually used when a person, thing, or event causes fear in someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɹaɪtən/
British English
/fɹˈaɪtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRY-tuhn
UK
FRY-tuhn
Listen in Context
Loud noises frighten the baby.
Don't frighten the cat.
The dark room frightened me.
I didn't mean to frighten you—I was just joking.