Como Pronunciar "cut the umbilical cord"

expression

KUHT thuh uhm-BIL-ih-kuhl kord

KUT thuh um-BIL-ih-kuhl KAWD

Definição

Literally, to separate a baby from its mother at birth by cutting the umbilical cord. Figuratively, it means to become independent, especially from parents, or to let someone live on their own.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əmˈbɪɫɪkəɫ/ /ˈkɔɹd

Inglês Britânico

kˈʌt/ /ðə, ði/ /ʌmbˈɪlɪkəl/ /kˈɔːd

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KUHT thuh uhm-BIL-ih-kuhl kord

KUT thuh um-BIL-ih-kuhl KAWD

Ouça em Contexto

After giving birth, doctors cut the umbilical cord.

It's hard for some parents to cut the umbilical cord when their child leaves home.

When she went to college, she finally cut the umbilical cord.

You need to cut the umbilical cord and manage your own finances now.