How to Pronounce "run scared"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈskɛɹd
RUN SKAIRD
ɹˈʌn/ /skˈeəd
ruhn SKAIRD
Definition
To behave nervously or make decisions out of fear of losing, failing, or being overtaken by others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈskɛɹd
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /skˈeəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN SKAIRD
UK
ruhn SKAIRD
Listen in Context
Small businesses often run scared during economic crises.
He started to run scared after hearing the bad news.
You shouldn’t run scared just because things look difficult.
The politicians really started to run scared after the polls changed.