Como Pronunciar "straightjacket"
word
ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt
STRAYT-jak-it
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
str-AYT-jak-it
Definição
A straightjacket is a strong piece of clothing with long sleeves that tie behind the back, used to prevent a person from moving their arms, often in psychiatric hospitals. It can also refer to anything that restricts someone's actions or freedom.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt
Inglês Britânico
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
STRAYT-jak-it
UK
str-AYT-jak-it
Ouça em Contexto
The patient was put in a straightjacket for safety.
A straightjacket prevents people from moving their arms.
Some rules feel like a straightjacket.
He described his old job as a creative straightjacket.