Cómo Pronunciar "ratchet"

word

ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət

RATCH-it

ɹˈætʃɪt

RATCH-it

Definición

A ratchet is a tool or mechanical part with a wheel and a toothed bar that allows movement in only one direction. 'Ratchet' can also mean something that gradually gets worse or more intense, or in slang, something or someone considered low-class or wild.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət

Inglés Británico

ɹˈætʃɪt

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

RATCH-it

Escucha en Contexto

He used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.

The door uses a ratchet mechanism to lock.

The problem started to ratchet up last year.

Things just keep getting more ratchet in this neighborhood.