Cómo Pronunciar "prick up"
expression
ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp
PRIK-uhp
pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp
prik-UP
Definición
To raise one's ears or become alert, usually in response to a sound. Often used to mean paying sudden, close attention, especially when something interesting or surprising is heard.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp
Inglés Británico
pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PRIK-uhp
UK
prik-UP
Escucha en Contexto
The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the bell.
When she heard her name, she pricked up.
You could see the horses prick up their ears at the noise.
I always prick up my ears when I hear good gossip.