Como Pronunciar "rap across the knuckles"

expression

RAP uh-KRAWS thuh NUH-kuhlz

rap uh-KROSS thuh NUK-ulz

Definição

To give someone a mild warning or a light scolding for something they did wrong, especially to correct minor mistakes. Originally, it comes from the idea of tapping someone’s knuckles to show disapproval.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹæp/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnəkəɫz

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈæp/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈʌkəlz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

RAP uh-KRAWS thuh NUH-kuhlz

rap uh-KROSS thuh NUK-ulz

Ouça em Contexto

The teacher gave him a rap across the knuckles for talking in class.

He got a rap across the knuckles for being late to work again.

The manager gave the team a rap across the knuckles for missing the deadline.

I just got a rap across the knuckles from my boss about my messy desk.