Como Pronunciar "lay the groundwork"
expression
LAY thuh GROUND-work
LAY thuh GROUND-wurk
Definição
To do the essential early work that makes something else possible in the future, especially in planning or preparing for a bigger project or goal.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊndˌwɝk
Inglês Britânico
lˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊndwɜːk
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LAY thuh GROUND-work
UK
LAY thuh GROUND-wurk
Ouça em Contexto
We need to lay the groundwork before starting the project.
Good teachers lay the groundwork for future learning.
They are working hard to lay the groundwork for peace.
The early meetings really laid the groundwork for our success.