Como Pronunciar "figurehead"
word
ˈfɪɡjɝˌhɛd
FIG-yer-hed
fˈɪɡəhˌɛd
FIG-uh-hed
Definição
A person who appears to be the leader or holds a position of authority but has little real power; also, a decorative carved figure at the front of an old ship.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈfɪɡjɝˌhɛd
Inglês Britânico
fˈɪɡəhˌɛd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
FIG-yer-hed
UK
FIG-uh-hed
Ouça em Contexto
The president was only a figurehead with no real power.
A figurehead was carved at the front of the ship.
She acted as a figurehead for the charity.
In reality, he was just a figurehead while others made the decisions.