Como Pronunciar "preening"
word
ˈpɹinɪŋ
PREEN-ing
pɹˈiːnɪŋ
PREEN-ing
Definição
The act of a bird cleaning and arranging its feathers with its beak; also, when a person spends a lot of time making their appearance perfect or acts in a self-satisfied way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɹinɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
pɹˈiːnɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PREEN-ing
UK
PREEN-ing
Ouça em Contexto
The parrot was preening its colorful feathers.
She spent an hour preening before the party.
The swan was quietly preening near the lake.
He couldn't stop preening in front of the mirror before his date.