Como Pronunciar "shakedowns"

word

ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊnz

SHAYK-downz

ʃˈeɪkdaʊn

SHAYK-downz

Definição

Plural of 'shakedown'. Refers to acts of forced extortion (making someone give money by threats) or sudden searches for hidden items, especially in prison or law enforcement.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊnz

Inglês Britânico

ʃˈeɪkdaʊn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SHAYK-downz

Ouça em Contexto

The guards do shakedowns in the prison every week.

Many businesses suffered from mafia shakedowns in the past.

After several shakedowns, the police found the hidden phone.

There have been a lot of shakedowns by corrupt cops lately.