Cómo Pronunciar "ramrod"

word

ˈɹæmˌɹɑd

RAM-rod

ɹˈæmɹɒd

RAM-rod

Definición

A ramrod is a metal or wooden rod used for pushing gunpowder or bullets down the barrel of an old-style gun. Figuratively, it means someone or something very stiff, straight, or strict.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈɹæmˌɹɑd

Inglés Británico

ɹˈæmɹɒd

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

RAM-rod

Escucha en Contexto

The soldier cleaned his gun with a ramrod.

He stood as straight as a ramrod.

The old rifle needs a ramrod to load it.

Her posture was so upright—like a ramrod, my grandmother used to say.