frighten

/ˈfraɪtən/

Syllables fright·en

Stress FRIGHT-en

Phonics Breakdown

fr

/fr/

consonant blend

igh

/aɪ/

long i (igh)

ten

/tən/

schwa

Meaning

to make someone feel afraid

Sound Reference

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fr=/fr/(from) + igh=/aɪ/(night) + ten=/tən/(often)

Example

Loud noises can frighten young children.