Como Pronunciar "in dire straits"
expression
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
Definição
Used to describe a situation where someone is in serious trouble or facing very difficult circumstances, often financially or emotionally.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdaɪɝ/, /ˈdaɪɹ/ /ˈstɹeɪts
Inglês Britânico
ˈɪn/ /dˈaɪə/ /stɹˈeɪts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
in DYE-ur STRAYTS
UK
in DYE-uh STRAYTS
Ouça em Contexto
After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits.
The company is in dire straits and might close soon.
Families in dire straits need urgent help.
We were in dire straits after the storm destroyed our home.