

Please don't frighten the baby with that mask.
[ˈpliz ˈdoʊnt ˈfraɪtn̩ ðə ˈbeɪbi ˈwɪθ ˈðæt ˈmæsk.]
The loud thunder frightened our dog last night.
[ðə ˈlaʊd ˈθəndər ˈfraɪtn̩d ɑr ˈdɔɡ ˈlæst ˈnaɪt.]
Strange noises were frightening the children all night.
[ˈstreɪndʒ ˈnɔɪzəz ˈwɜr ˈfraɪtn̩ɪŋ ðə ˈtʃɪldrən ˈɔl ˈnaɪt.]
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