Como Pronunciar "separate but equal"
expression
ˈsɛpɝˌeɪt/, /ˈsɛpɝɪt/, /ˈsɛpɹət/ /ˈbət/ /ˈikwəɫ
SEP-er-ayt but EE-kwuhl
ˈsɛpəɹət/ /bˈʌt/ /ˈiːkwəl
SEP-uh-ruht but EE-kwuhl
Definição
A phrase used to describe a situation in which groups of people are kept apart but are supposed to have the same rights or conditions; most often refers to historic racial policies in the United States.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsɛpɝˌeɪt/, /ˈsɛpɝɪt/, /ˈsɛpɹət/ /ˈbət/ /ˈikwəɫ
Inglês Britânico
ˈsɛpəɹət/ /bˈʌt/ /ˈiːkwəl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SEP-er-ayt but EE-kwuhl
UK
SEP-uh-ruht but EE-kwuhl
Ouça em Contexto
The law said facilities could be separate but equal.
Separate but equal was used to defend segregation in schools.
People realized separate but equal was unfair.
Many argued that separate but equal was just an excuse for discrimination.