Como Pronunciar "skip a beat"

expression

ˈskɪp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbit

SKIP-uh-BEET

skˈɪp/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːt

SKIP-uh-BEET

Definição

To experience a moment of strong surprise, excitement, fear, or nervousness, which feels like your heart missed a beat. Often used to describe an emotional reaction.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈskɪp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbit

Inglês Britânico

skˈɪp/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SKIP-uh-BEET

Ouça em Contexto

The loud noise made my heart skip a beat.

When I saw the test results, my heart skipped a beat.

Her smile made my heart skip a beat.

Wow, that close call really made my heart skip a beat.