Como Pronunciar "luffing"

word

ˈɫəf

LUHF-ing

lˈʌf

LUHF-ing

Definição

"Luffing" means turning the front edge of a sailboat’s sail toward the wind, causing the sail to flutter. In cranes, it means raising or changing the angle of the boom (the arm).

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɫəf

Inglês Britânico

lˈʌf

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

LUHF-ing

Ouça em Contexto

The sailor is luffing the sails to slow down the boat.

The crane operator started luffing the boom to lift the load.

"Luffing" too much can make the sailboat lose speed.

During the race, he avoided luffing unless he needed to slow down before turning.