Cómo Pronunciar "hunker down"
expression
ˈhəŋkɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
HUNG-ker DOWN
hˈʌŋkɐ/ /dˈaʊn
HUNG-kuh DOWN
Definición
To settle in a safe position, often to protect yourself from danger or bad weather, or to prepare for a difficult situation. It can also mean to focus and stay in place for a period of time.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈhəŋkɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
Inglés Británico
hˈʌŋkɐ/ /dˈaʊn
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
HUNG-ker DOWN
UK
HUNG-kuh DOWN
Escucha en Contexto
We need to hunker down before the storm arrives.
My family will hunker down at home during the winter snow.
The soldiers hunkered down and waited for help.
It’s best to hunker down and wait out the traffic jam.