Como Pronunciar "prime mover"

expression

PRYM MOO-ver

pr-YM MOOV-uh

Definição

A 'prime mover' is the main force, person, or machine that causes something to happen or move, especially the original or most important source of movement or change.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpɹaɪm/ /ˈmuvɝ

Inglês Britânico

pɹˈaɪm/ /mˈuːvɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PRYM MOO-ver

pr-YM MOOV-uh

Ouça em Contexto

The engine is the prime mover of the car.

Water acts as the prime mover in this old mill.

He was the prime mover behind the new law.

In philosophy, Aristotle described a 'first cause' or prime mover for the universe.