Como Pronunciar "kingpin"

word

ˈkɪŋˌpɪn

KING-pin

kˈɪŋpɪn

KING-pin

Definição

A 'kingpin' is the most important or powerful person in a group or organization, often used to describe a leader in crime or business. Literally, it also refers to a central pin in machinery or a bowling pin, but the figurative sense is much more common.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɪŋˌpɪn

Inglês Britânico

kˈɪŋpɪn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KING-pin

Ouça em Contexto

The police arrested the kingpin of the drug ring.

He is the kingpin of the local business community.

The team lost their kingpin to injury.

He's considered the financial kingpin behind the operation.