How to Pronounce "frighten away"
expression
ˈfɹaɪtən/ /əˈweɪ
FRAHY-tuhn uh-WAY
fɹˈaɪtən/ /ɐwˈeɪ
fr-EYE-tuhn ow-AY
Definition
To make someone or something leave because they are scared or feel threatened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹaɪtən/ /əˈweɪ
British English
fɹˈaɪtən/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRAHY-tuhn uh-WAY
UK
fr-EYE-tuhn ow-AY
Listen in Context
The loud sound frightened away the birds.
The dog frightened away the thief.
We put a scarecrow in the field to frighten away crows.
He waved his arms to frighten away the wild boar.