How to Pronounce "lull into a false sense of security"
expression
LUHL in-too uh FAWLS SENS uh sih-KYOOR-uh-tee
lUHL in-tuh uh FOLS SENS uh sik-YAW-ri-tee
Definition
To make someone believe they are safe or not in danger, when actually there is still risk or danger present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫəɫ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈsɛns/ /ˈəv/ /sɪkˈjʊɹəti
British English
lˈʌl/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /fˈɒls/ /sˈɛns/ /ˈɒv/ /sɪkjˈɔːɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUHL in-too uh FAWLS SENS uh sih-KYOOR-uh-tee
UK
lUHL in-tuh uh FOLS SENS uh sik-YAW-ri-tee
Listen in Context
The quiet neighborhood lulled her into a false sense of security.
Easy questions at first can lull students into a false sense of security before the test gets harder.
The company's good reviews lulled customers into a false sense of security about their products.
I was lulled into a false sense of security by how friendly everyone seemed at first.