Cómo Pronunciar "pull up short"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɔɹt
PUUL-up-SHORT
pˈʊl/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɔːt
PUL-UP-SHAWT
Definición
To stop suddenly or unexpectedly, often when moving. It can be used for vehicles or people literally stopping, or when someone abruptly ends an action or stops speaking.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɔɹt
Inglés Británico
pˈʊl/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɔːt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PUUL-up-SHORT
UK
PUL-UP-SHAWT
Escucha en Contexto
The car pulled up short when a cat ran across the road.
He pulled up short at the door, surprised to find it locked.
She pulled up short in the middle of her sentence.
I pulled up short when I realized I was going the wrong way.