Cómo Pronunciar "edgewise"

word

ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz

EJ-wyz

ˈɛdʒwaɪz

EJ-wyz

Definición

“Edgewise” usually means with the edge facing forward or sideways. In conversation, the phrase “can’t get a word in edgewise” means not being able to speak because someone else is talking a lot.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz

Inglés Británico

ˈɛdʒwaɪz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

EJ-wyz

Escucha en Contexto

He turned the book edgewise to fit it on the shelf.

She couldn’t get a word in edgewise during the meeting.

Try sliding it in edgewise if it doesn’t fit flat.

Honestly, I couldn't get a word in edgewise—she just kept talking.