Como Pronunciar "hit the brakes"

expression

HIT thuh BRAYKS

Definição

To press the brake pedal in a vehicle to slow down or stop. It can also be used figuratively to mean suddenly stopping or slowing down any action or progress.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks

Inglês Britânico

hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HIT thuh BRAYKS

Ouça em Contexto

I had to hit the brakes when the dog ran into the street.

Please hit the brakes slowly so we don’t jerk forward.

When you see the red light, hit the brakes immediately.

We were about to miss the turn, so I had to really hit the brakes.