Cómo Pronunciar "straightjacket"
word
ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt
STRAYT-jak-it
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
str-AYT-jak-it
Definición
A straightjacket is a strong piece of clothing with long sleeves that tie behind the back, used to prevent a person from moving their arms, often in psychiatric hospitals. It can also refer to anything that restricts someone's actions or freedom.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt
Inglés Británico
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
STRAYT-jak-it
UK
str-AYT-jak-it
Escucha en Contexto
The patient was put in a straightjacket for safety.
A straightjacket prevents people from moving their arms.
Some rules feel like a straightjacket.
He described his old job as a creative straightjacket.