Proper Pronunciation Guide

awry

rɑ͜i]

Tips:

  • Do not pronounce the letter “w.”
  • Stress the second syllable, which is a homophone with the word “rye.”

Practice Sentences:

Our plans went awry.
The tablecloth was awry.

Definition:

  • (adverb, adjective) Tilted to one side; off-center, askew. Not arranged in the proper or expected way; wrong.

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