Cómo Pronunciar "slam the brakes on"

expression

SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn

slam thuh BRAYKS on

Definición

To suddenly press the brakes of a vehicle very hard to stop quickly. This expression is also used figuratively to describe stopping any activity or process very abruptly.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈsɫæm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

Inglés Británico

slˈæm/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks/ /ˈɒn

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn

slam thuh BRAYKS on

Escucha en Contexto

I had to slam the brakes on when the dog ran into the road.

You should never slam the brakes on in the rain; it can be dangerous.

He slammed the brakes on to avoid hitting the car in front.

When the company saw sales dropping, they slammed the brakes on hiring new staff.