Como Pronunciar "raise the stakes"
expression
RAYZ thuh STAYKS
rayz thuh STAYKS
Definição
To increase the level of risk, importance, or reward in a situation; to make something more serious or intense.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsteɪks
Inglês Britânico
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈeɪks
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
RAYZ thuh STAYKS
UK
rayz thuh STAYKS
Ouça em Contexto
The company decided to raise the stakes by investing more money.
If you want to win, you have to raise the stakes.
They raised the stakes by announcing a bigger prize.
With tough competition, they decided to raise the stakes and double their offer.