Como Pronunciar "plaintive"
word
ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv
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plˈeɪntɪv
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Definição
Sounding sad, mournful, or expressing sorrow. Commonly used to describe a voice, cry, or music that seems full of sadness.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪntɪv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAYN-tiv
UK
PLAYN-tiv
Ouça em Contexto
The bird sang a plaintive song in the morning.
She heard a plaintive cry coming from the alley.
The violin played a plaintive melody.
He gave a plaintive sigh as he looked out the window.