Cómo Pronunciar "take hostage"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
TAYK HAH-stij
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
TAYK HOS-tij
Definición
To capture someone and keep them as a prisoner, usually to demand something in return for their release.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
Inglés Británico
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
TAYK HAH-stij
UK
TAYK HOS-tij
Escucha en Contexto
The burglars took the family hostage during the robbery.
The terrorists threatened to take more people hostage.
The criminals tried to take hostage two bank employees.
They took the mayor hostage to demand money from the city.