Como Pronunciar "assume the position"

expression

uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun

Definição

To move your body into a specified posture or stance, usually as an instruction by someone in authority, such as police or a coach. Sometimes used in a humorous or figurative sense.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

əˈsum/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /pəˈzɪʃən

Inglês Britânico

ɐsˈuːm/ /ðə, ði/ /pəzˈɪʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun

Ouça em Contexto

The officer told him to assume the position.

The coach asked the players to assume the position before practice.

He laughed and jokingly told his friend to assume the position.

When the police shouted "Assume the position!", everyone put their hands up.