Cómo Pronunciar "clam up"
expression
ˈkɫæm/ /ˈəp
KLAM-ŭp
klˈæm/ /ˈʌp
kl-AM-up
Definición
To suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, especially when you are nervous or want to avoid sharing information.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkɫæm/ /ˈəp
Inglés Británico
klˈæm/ /ˈʌp
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KLAM-ŭp
UK
kl-AM-up
Escucha en Contexto
He clams up whenever someone asks about his family.
The boy clammed up in front of the big crowd.
When the teacher asked, she just clammed up.
The moment I mentioned his secret, he completely clammed up.