Como Pronunciar "deterrent"
word
di-TUR-uhnt
dit-UR-uhnt
Definição
Something that makes people less likely to do something, often by threatening negative consequences or punishment.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
dɪˈtɝɹənt
Inglês Britânico
dɪtˈɜːɹənt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
di-TUR-uhnt
UK
dit-UR-uhnt
Ouça em Contexto
The fence acts as a deterrent to keep people out.
Tough laws are used as a deterrent against crime.
The alarm system is a good deterrent for burglars.
For many people, high fines are enough of a deterrent to avoid speeding.