Como Pronunciar "rattle its saber"

expression

RAT-uhl its SAY-ber

RAT-uhl its SAY-buh

Definição

To threaten another country or group by showing off military power, usually as a warning or to intimidate, without actually attacking. Often used about nations making aggressive statements or actions.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹætəɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈseɪbɝ

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈætəl/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

RAT-uhl its SAY-ber

RAT-uhl its SAY-buh

Ouça em Contexto

The country began to rattle its saber when talks failed.

They rattled their saber to warn neighboring countries.

If the government rattles its saber, people become anxious.

Whenever tensions rise, the leader likes to rattle his saber in front of the media.