Como Pronunciar "on the shelf"

expression

ON-thuh-SHELF

Definição

Literally, 'on the shelf' means placed on a shelf. Figuratively, it describes something forgotten, ignored, or not in use. It can also refer to someone (especially a woman) who is single for a long time.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɛɫf

Inglês Britânico

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɛlf

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

ON-thuh-SHELF

Ouça em Contexto

The books are on the shelf.

The project has been on the shelf for months.

Some toys stay on the shelf and are never played with.

After the update, this old app was left on the shelf.