Como Pronunciar "bread and water"

expression

BRED and WAW-ter

bred and WAW-tuh

Definição

A very basic and simple meal, usually just plain bread with water, often used to describe minimal or harsh conditions, especially as a form of punishment in prisons.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbɹɛd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈwɔtɝ

Inglês Britânico

bɹˈɛd/ /ˈænd/ /wˈɔːtɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BRED and WAW-ter

bred and WAW-tuh

Ouça em Contexto

The prisoners were given only bread and water for three days.

He survived with just bread and water when lost in the forest.

Children cannot grow healthy on bread and water alone.

Don’t expect to be treated well in jail—you’ll probably get bread and water if you misbehave.