Cómo Pronunciar "midgets"

word

/ˈmɪdʒəts/

MIJ-its

/mˈɪdʒɪts/

MIJ-its

Definición

A very offensive and outdated term for a person of very short stature, especially due to a medical condition; strongly discouraged today. Sometimes formerly used for certain performers, but now considered inappropriate.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

/ˈmɪdʒəts/

Inglés Británico

/mˈɪdʒɪts/

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

MIJ-its

Escucha en Contexto

The circus used to hire midgets as performers, but this is not acceptable today.

Using the word 'midgets' can hurt people and should be avoided.

Books from the past sometimes mention midgets in a way that is disrespectful today.

Some people don't realize that calling others 'midgets' is extremely disrespectful.