Cómo Pronunciar "rattle its saber"
expression
RAT-uhl its SAY-ber
RAT-uhl its SAY-buh
Definición
To threaten another country or group by showing off military power, usually as a warning or to intimidate, without actually attacking. Often used about nations making aggressive statements or actions.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɹætəɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈseɪbɝ
Inglés Británico
ɹˈætəl/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
RAT-uhl its SAY-ber
UK
RAT-uhl its SAY-buh
Escucha en Contexto
The country began to rattle its saber when talks failed.
They rattled their saber to warn neighboring countries.
If the government rattles its saber, people become anxious.
Whenever tensions rise, the leader likes to rattle his saber in front of the media.