Como Pronunciar "harpoons"
word
hɑɹˈpunz
har-POONZ
hɑːpˈuːnz
hah-POONZ
Definição
Harpoons are long, spear-like weapons used for hunting large sea animals, especially whales. They are thrown or shot and have a sharp point to stick into the animal.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
hɑɹˈpunz
Inglês Britânico
hɑːpˈuːnz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
har-POONZ
UK
hah-POONZ
Ouça em Contexto
Fishermen used harpoons to catch whales long ago.
The ship carried several harpoons for the hunt.
Modern harpoons can be fired using special guns.
Most people today only see harpoons in museums or movies about whaling.