Como Pronunciar "floodgates"
word
ˈfɫədˌɡeɪts
FLUD-gayts
flˈʌdɡeɪts
flUD-gayts
Definição
Floodgates are large barriers or gates used to control the flow of water in dams, rivers, or canals. The word is often used metaphorically to describe something that starts a sudden, uncontrollable event or release.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈfɫədˌɡeɪts
Inglês Britânico
flˈʌdɡeɪts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
FLUD-gayts
UK
flUD-gayts
Ouça em Contexto
The dam's floodgates keep the water under control.
Heavy rain forced the workers to open the floodgates.
Closing the floodgates stopped the river from flooding the town.
When she started crying, it was like the floodgates had opened.