Como Pronunciar "straitjacket"
word
ˈstɹeɪtˌdʒækət
STRAYT-jak-uht
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
strayt-JAK-it
Definição
A strong jacket with long sleeves that tie behind the back, used to stop someone from moving their arms, especially in mental hospitals. It can also mean something that severely limits freedom or creativity.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈstɹeɪtˌdʒækət
Inglês Britânico
stɹˈeɪtdʒækɪt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
STRAYT-jak-uht
UK
strayt-JAK-it
Ouça em Contexto
The patient wore a straitjacket for his own safety.
A straitjacket is usually used in mental hospitals.
The rules felt like a straitjacket to the students.
He felt society put a straitjacket on his creativity.