raise the alarm

Questions

What does raise the alarm mean?

To call attention to a problem; to warn.

How to pronounce raise the alarm

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “raise the alarm”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “raise the alarm”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “raise the alarm” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.