Como Pronunciar "ball and chain"

expression

BAWL-uhnd-CHAYN

BAWL-and-CHAYN

Definição

An old-fashioned slang term used to jokingly refer to one’s wife, or to describe something or someone that restricts your freedom or feels like a heavy burden.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtʃeɪn

Inglês Britânico

bˈɔːl/ /ˈænd/ /tʃˈeɪn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BAWL-uhnd-CHAYN

BAWL-and-CHAYN

Ouça em Contexto

Some people call their wife their ball and chain.

I can’t come tonight—my ball and chain needs me at home.

He says his job is a real ball and chain.

Honestly, my mortgage feels like a ball and chain sometimes.