Como Pronunciar "reprieve"
word
ri-PREEV
rih-PREEV
Definição
A temporary delay or cancellation of something bad, especially a punishment. It can also mean relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɹiˈpɹiv
Inglês Britânico
ɹɪpɹˈiːv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ri-PREEV
UK
rih-PREEV
Ouça em Contexto
The prisoner was given a last-minute reprieve.
Rain brought a welcome reprieve from the heat.
The deadline extension offered a reprieve for students.
After hours of negotiations, the workers finally got a temporary reprieve from layoffs.