Como Pronunciar "deadweight"

word

DED-wayt

Definição

The weight of something that does not move by itself, especially a load being carried. It can also mean a person or thing that slows you down or is a burden.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdɛdˌweɪt

Inglês Britânico

dˈɛdweɪt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

DED-wayt

Ouça em Contexto

He struggled to lift the deadweight of the box.

The broken car was a deadweight on the road.

She felt like a deadweight at the party because she didn't know anyone.

Carrying his friend home after the injury was like dragging a deadweight.