Cómo Pronunciar "snap to attention"

expression

SNAP tuh uh-TEN-shun

snap too uh-TEN-shun

Definición

To quickly stand or move into a straight, upright military posture, usually as a response to a command. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone suddenly becoming alert or attentive.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈsnæp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən

Inglés Británico

snˈæp/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

SNAP tuh uh-TEN-shun

snap too uh-TEN-shun

Escucha en Contexto

The soldiers snap to attention when the officer enters the room.

He snapped to attention as soon as he heard his name called.

The class snapped to attention when the principal walked in.

Whenever the boss calls a meeting, everyone snaps to attention instantly.