Como Pronunciar "semaphore"
word
ˈsɛməfɔː
SEM-uh-for
sˈɛmɐfˌɔː
SEM-uh-faw
Definição
A semaphore is a system for sending signals, often with flags or mechanical arms. It can also refer to a railway signal or a way computers control shared resources.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsɛməfɔː
Inglês Britânico
sˈɛmɐfˌɔː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SEM-uh-for
UK
SEM-uh-faw
Ouça em Contexto
A railway semaphore tells trains when to stop or go.
The sailors used semaphore to send messages with flags.
A computer semaphore helps control access to a resource.
I saw an old semaphore signal near the train tracks yesterday.