كيف تنطق "gum up"

expression

US

ˈɡəm/ /ˈəp

GUM-up

UK

ɡˈʌm/ /ˈʌp

gum-UP

التعريف

To block, jam, or stop something from working properly, often by making it sticky or confused. It can also mean to make a situation complicated or prevent progress.

نسخ IPA

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈɡəm/ /ˈəp

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ɡˈʌm/ /ˈʌp

نطق مبسط

أمريكي

GUM-up

بريطاني

gum-UP

استمع في السياق

Don't let sand gum up the gears.

Gum can gum up the lock if you are not careful.

Paper can gum up the printer if it's too thick.

Don't click too fast, or you'll gum up the website.