Como Pronunciar "moloch"

word

MAH-lahk

MOL-uhk

Definição

Moloch is originally a name from ancient history, often used to describe a powerful, cruel force that demands great sacrifices. Today, it can also mean any system or entity that requires people to give up a lot for it.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmɑːlɑk

Inglês Britânico

ˈmɒlək

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MAH-lahk

MOL-uhk

Ouça em Contexto

The novel describes the city as a modern Moloch.

Some critics call the system a kind of Moloch.

To feed the Moloch of progress, people often lose their work-life balance.

In some ancient stories, people sacrificed to Moloch.