American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'threaten' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "threaten" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "threaten"

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Simple pronunciation
threh-tn
IPA transcription
/ˈθɹɛ.t̚n̩/
Word frequency
7,167th

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What does "threaten" mean?

  1. to say you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want

Examples of "threaten" in a sentence

  • The dark clouds threaten to bring a storm.
  • The bully likes to threaten the smaller children.
  • The new development threatens the natural habitat of wildlife.

How common is "threaten"?

Threaten is the 7,167th most common word in English.

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