Como Pronunciar "checkmate"
word
/ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt/
CHEK-mayt
/tʃˈɛkmeɪt/
chek-MAYT
Definição
In chess, 'checkmate' is when the king is attacked and cannot escape, ending the game. It can also mean a situation where someone is left with no possible way to win or escape.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt/
Inglês Britânico
/tʃˈɛkmeɪt/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
CHEK-mayt
UK
chek-MAYT
Ouça em Contexto
He said 'checkmate' and won the game.
Checkmate means the king cannot move safely anymore.
She tried to escape, but it was checkmate.
That's checkmate—there's no way back for him now.