Como Pronunciar "clam up"
expression
KLAM-ŭp
kl-AM-up
Definição
To suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, especially when you are nervous or want to avoid sharing information.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɫæm/ /ˈəp
Inglês Britânico
klˈæm/ /ˈʌp
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KLAM-ŭp
UK
kl-AM-up
Ouça em Contexto
He clams up whenever someone asks about his family.
The boy clammed up in front of the big crowd.
When the teacher asked, she just clammed up.
The moment I mentioned his secret, he completely clammed up.