Cómo Pronunciar "banana republic"

expression

buh-NAN-uh ri-PUB-lik

buh-NAH-nuh rip-UB-lik

Definición

A 'banana republic' is a term for a small, unstable country—usually in Central or South America—with a weak government, corrupt leaders, and an economy dependent on a single export (like bananas). It is often used in a negative or critical way.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

bəˈnænə/ /ɹiˈpəbɫək/, /ɹiˈpəbɫɪk

Inglés Británico

bɐnˈɑːnɐ/ /ɹɪpˈʌblɪk

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

buh-NAN-uh ri-PUB-lik

buh-NAH-nuh rip-UB-lik

Escucha en Contexto

The country became a banana republic after years of corruption.

Some people call any unstable government a banana republic.

The phrase banana republic is not meant as a compliment.

After the scandal, critics started calling the administration a banana republic.