Como Pronunciar "private eye"
expression
ˈpɹaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
PRY-vuht EYE
pɹˈaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
pry-VUHT eye
Definição
A 'private eye' is an informal term for a private detective, a person who is hired to investigate or solve crimes, mysteries, or personal cases outside of the official police force.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɹaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
Inglês Britânico
pɹˈaɪvət/ /ˈaɪ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PRY-vuht EYE
UK
pry-VUHT eye
Ouça em Contexto
The private eye followed the suspect to the hotel.
She hired a private eye to find her lost dog.
A private eye can help with personal mysteries.
Ever since she read that crime novel, she's wanted to become a private eye.