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.