Cómo Pronunciar "dire straits"
expression
ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
DY-er STRAYTS
dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
DY-uh STRAYTS
Definición
To be in dire straits means to be in a very difficult, dangerous, or serious situation, often with money or basic needs.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
Inglés Británico
dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
DY-er STRAYTS
UK
DY-uh STRAYTS
Escucha en Contexto
His family was in dire straits after he lost his job.
Many businesses are in dire straits this year.
They found themselves in dire straits with no money left.
We were in dire straits until my friend lent us some cash.