Cómo Pronunciar "come apart at the seams"

expression

KUHM uh-PART at thuh SEEMZ

KUM uh-PAHT at thuh SEEMZ

Definición

To start breaking down physically or mentally, or to be close to failing completely, like a fabric coming unstitched. Used literally for objects and figuratively for people, organizations, or situations.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈkəm/ /əˈpɑɹt/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsimz

Inglés Británico

kˈʌm/ /ɐpˈɑːt/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːmz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

KUHM uh-PART at thuh SEEMZ

KUM uh-PAHT at thuh SEEMZ

Escucha en Contexto

After years of use, the old jacket finally came apart at the seams.

During the meeting, it was clear the team was about to come apart at the seams.

My shoes came apart at the seams after walking in the rain.

Everyone is so stressed lately—it feels like the whole office is coming apart at the seams.