Como Pronunciar "bootstraps"

word

ˈbutˌstɹæps

BOOT-straps

bˈuːtstɹæps

BOOT-straps

Definição

'Bootstraps' are the loops or straps on the back of boots to help pull them on. The term is also used figuratively to mean using your own resources or effort to succeed, as in 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps.'

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbutˌstɹæps

Inglês Britânico

bˈuːtstɹæps

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BOOT-straps

Ouça em Contexto

He grabbed his bootstraps to pull on his boots.

She started her business using only her own bootstraps.

Many people believe in pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps.

We didn't get any outside funding—we built this company by our bootstraps.