Cómo Pronunciar "similes"
word
ˈsɪmɪˌliz
SIM-uh-leez
sˈɪmɪlˌɪz
SIM-ih-leez
Definición
Similes are expressions that compare two different things by using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight a shared quality.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈsɪmɪˌliz
Inglés Británico
sˈɪmɪlˌɪz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
SIM-uh-leez
UK
SIM-ih-leez
Escucha en Contexto
Writers use similes to make their descriptions more interesting.
A common example of a simile is 'as cold as ice'.
Children often learn about similes in school.
Her smile was as bright as the sun—a perfect simile for happiness.