Como Pronunciar "spring to attention"

expression

SPRING tuh uh-TEN-shun

spring too uh-TEN-shun

Definição

To suddenly stand up straight and alert, especially as a reaction to a command or surprise. Commonly used in military contexts but also in general situations to show instant readiness or attention.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən

Inglês Britânico

spɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SPRING tuh uh-TEN-shun

spring too uh-TEN-shun

Ouça em Contexto

The soldiers spring to attention when the officer enters.

Whenever she hears her name, she springs to attention.

When Dad calls, the dog springs to attention.

I sprang to attention when I heard something crash in the kitchen.