Como Pronunciar "jackknife"

word

JAK-nyfe

jak-NYFE

Definição

A jackknife is a folding knife with a blade that tucks into the handle. It can also mean to bend sharply at the waist, as in diving, or when a vehicle (like a truck and trailer) folds sharply in an accident.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdʒækˌnaɪf

Inglês Britânico

dʒˈæknaɪf

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

JAK-nyfe

jak-NYFE

Ouça em Contexto

He always carries a jackknife in his pocket.

The diver did a perfect jackknife off the board.

The truck began to jackknife on the icy road.

My dad showed me how his old jackknife works.