Como Pronunciar "sleeping giant"

expression

SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

slee-PING jy-ANT

Definição

A 'sleeping giant' is something or someone very powerful that is currently inactive but could become very strong, important, or dangerous when awakened or activated.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɫipɪŋ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt

Inglês Britânico

slˈiːpɪŋ/ /dʒˈaɪənt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SLEE-ping JY-uhnt

slee-PING jy-ANT

Ouça em Contexto

China was called a sleeping giant before it became an economic power.

The new team is a sleeping giant in the tournament.

Many people see Africa as a sleeping giant with great potential.

Don’t poke the sleeping giant if you’re not ready for what comes next.