Como Pronunciar "slam the brakes on"

expression

SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn

slam thuh BRAYKS on

Definição

To suddenly press the brakes of a vehicle very hard to stop quickly. This expression is also used figuratively to describe stopping any activity or process very abruptly.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɫæm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

Inglês Britânico

slˈæm/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks/ /ˈɒn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SLAM thuh BRAYKS awn

slam thuh BRAYKS on

Ouça em Contexto

I had to slam the brakes on when the dog ran into the road.

You should never slam the brakes on in the rain; it can be dangerous.

He slammed the brakes on to avoid hitting the car in front.

When the company saw sales dropping, they slammed the brakes on hiring new staff.