Como Pronunciar "duck and cover"

expression

DUHK and KUHV-er

DUK and KUHV-uh

Definição

A safety action where you bend down low and protect your head, usually in emergencies like earthquakes or explosions. Also famous from Cold War instructions for nuclear attacks.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdək/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkəvɝ

Inglês Britânico

dˈʌk/ /ˈænd/ /kˈʌvɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

DUHK and KUHV-er

DUK and KUHV-uh

Ouça em Contexto

During an earthquake drill, students are taught to duck and cover.

When you hear the alarm, remember to duck and cover.

The teacher shouted, 'Duck and cover!' as the tremors began.

Old movies about nuclear attacks often show people learning to duck and cover.