Como Pronunciar "bridewell"
word
ˈbraɪdˌwɛl
BRYD-wel
bɹˈaɪdwɛl
bryd-WEL
Definição
A historical term for a prison or a place of detention, especially one used for minor offenses or temporary holding.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbraɪdˌwɛl
Inglês Britânico
bɹˈaɪdwɛl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BRYD-wel
UK
bryd-WEL
Ouça em Contexto
The old city had a bridewell near the market square.
Many prisoners were kept in the bridewell overnight.
The bridewell was used for people who broke minor laws.
You'd be surprised how many writers mention a bridewell in old British novels.