Como Pronunciar "carpetbaggers"

word

KAR-pit-bag-erz

KAH-pit-bag-uhz

Definição

A 'carpetbagger' originally referred to a person from the Northern United States who moved to the South after the Civil War, often seeking personal gain. Now, it describes someone who moves to a new place just to take advantage of opportunities, usually in politics or business.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɑɹpətˌbæɡɝz

Inglês Britânico

kˈɑːpɪtbˌæɡəz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KAR-pit-bag-erz

KAH-pit-bag-uhz

Ouça em Contexto

After the war, many carpetbaggers moved south to start new businesses.

People saw the newcomers as carpetbaggers seeking power and money.

The mayor accused his rival of being a carpetbagger from another city.

Some voters distrust carpetbaggers who seem only interested in winning elections, not helping the community.