Cómo Pronunciar "wetbacks"

word

ˈwɛtˌbæks

WET-baks

wˈɛtbæks

WET-baks

Definición

An extremely offensive and derogatory term for Mexican immigrants who enter the United States illegally, especially by crossing rivers. It is an ethnic slur and should never be used.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈwɛtˌbæks

Inglés Británico

wˈɛtbæks

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

WET-baks

Escucha en Contexto

The word wetbacks is considered extremely offensive in English.

People should never use terms like wetbacks to describe others.

Many organizations work to eliminate words like wetbacks from public speech.

When debating immigration policy, it's important not to use slurs like wetbacks.