Cómo Pronunciar "private eye"
expression
ˈpɹaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
PRY-vuht EYE
pɹˈaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
pry-VUHT eye
Definición
A 'private eye' is an informal term for a private detective, a person who is hired to investigate or solve crimes, mysteries, or personal cases outside of the official police force.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɹaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
Inglés Británico
pɹˈaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PRY-vuht EYE
UK
pry-VUHT eye
Escucha en Contexto
The private eye followed the suspect to the hotel.
She hired a private eye to find her lost dog.
A private eye can help with personal mysteries.
Ever since she read that crime novel, she's wanted to become a private eye.