How to Pronounce "frighteningly"
word
ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋɫi
FRY-tuh-ning-lee
fɹˈaɪtənɪŋli
fry-TUH-ning-lee
Definition
In a way that causes fear or is very surprising because it is extreme or dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋɫi
British English
fɹˈaɪtənɪŋli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRY-tuh-ning-lee
UK
fry-TUH-ning-lee
Listen in Context
The room was frighteningly quiet at night.
She finished the test frighteningly fast.
The storm grew frighteningly strong.
It's frighteningly easy to make mistakes when you're tired.