Como Pronunciar "rapacious"
word
ɹəˈpæʃɪs/, /ɹəˈpeɪʃɪs
ruh-PAY-shis
ɹæpˈeɪʃəs
ruh-PAY-shus
Definição
Showing an extreme and greedy desire for something, especially for money, power, or food; can also describe aggressively taking what one wants.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɹəˈpæʃɪs/, /ɹəˈpeɪʃɪs
Inglês Britânico
ɹæpˈeɪʃəs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ruh-PAY-shis
UK
ruh-PAY-shus
Ouça em Contexto
The rapacious businessman cared only about profit.
Some animals have a rapacious hunger after winter.
The company’s rapacious policies upset many workers.
That landlord is notorious for his rapacious rent increases every year.