Como Pronunciar "opposable"

word

əˈpoʊzəbəl

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

əpˈəʊzəbəl

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

Definição

If a body part, especially a thumb or toe, is opposable, it can be moved to touch another finger or toe on the same hand or foot. This allows humans and some animals to grasp and manipulate objects.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

əˈpoʊzəbəl

Inglês Britânico

əpˈəʊzəbəl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

Ouça em Contexto

Humans have opposable thumbs.

Most monkeys do not have opposable toes.

The panda's thumb is not truly opposable.

Thanks to our opposable thumbs, we can use tools with great precision.