Como Pronunciar "shakedown"
word
ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn
SHAYK-down
ʃˈeɪkdaʊn
shayk-DOWN
Definição
A 'shakedown' can mean forcing someone to give you money by threats (extortion), or a test to check if something works well, especially before using it fully.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn
Inglês Britânico
ʃˈeɪkdaʊn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SHAYK-down
UK
shayk-DOWN
Ouça em Contexto
The gang tried a shakedown to get money from the shop owner.
The car must pass a shakedown before the race.
The prison guards did a shakedown of the cells.
After the shakedown, the manager realized someone was stealing from the company.