Como Pronunciar "shylocks"
word
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
SHY-lahk
ʃˈaɪlɒk
shy-LOK
Definição
A 'shylock' is an insulting term for a person who lends money at very high interest rates, often trapping people in debt; it comes from a character in Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice."
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
Inglês Britânico
ʃˈaɪlɒk
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SHY-lahk
UK
shy-LOK
Ouça em Contexto
Some stories warn about shylocks who take advantage of poor people.
People often fear shylocks in their neighborhood.
The movie shows how the shylocks operate illegally.
Back in the day, there were shylocks on every street corner.