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Cómo Pronunciar "tripwires"

word

ˈtrɪpˌwaɪɚz
TRIP-wy-urz
tɹˈɪpwaɪəz
trip-WY-uhz

Definición

Wires placed low to the ground that are meant to be hidden; when someone touches or steps on them, they trigger an alarm, trap, or explosion. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that causes a sudden reaction when disturbed.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈtrɪpˌwaɪɚz

Inglés Británico

tɹˈɪpwaɪəz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

TRIP-wy-urz

UK

trip-WY-uhz

Escucha en Contexto

There were tripwires hidden in the grass.

Soldiers checked for tripwires before moving forward.

Watch out for tripwires—they could be dangerous.

She set up several tripwires to protect the entrance at night.