Cómo Pronunciar "balk at"
expression
ˈbɑɫk/, /ˈbɔk/ /ˈæt
BAWK at or BAHK at
bˈɔːlk/ /ˈæt
BAWK at
Definición
To show reluctance or refuse to do something, especially because it seems difficult, unpleasant, or unreasonable.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈbɑɫk/, /ˈbɔk/ /ˈæt
Inglés Británico
bˈɔːlk/ /ˈæt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
BAWK at or BAHK at
UK
BAWK at
Escucha en Contexto
Many students balk at doing extra homework.
He balked at the high price of the ticket.
She balked at eating spicy food.
Investors balked at the idea of funding such a risky project.