Como Pronunciar "take by surprise"
expression
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ or ser-PRYZ
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ
Definição
To do something unexpectedly so that someone is shocked or unprepared. Often used when someone is caught off guard by an event or action.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈteɪk/ /ˈbaɪ/ /səˈpɹaɪz/, /sɝˈpɹaɪz
Inglês Britânico
tˈeɪk/ /bˈaɪ/ /səpɹˈaɪz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ or ser-PRYZ
UK
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ
Ouça em Contexto
The loud noise took me by surprise.
Her sudden visit took us by surprise.
The rainstorm took them by surprise during their walk.
You really took me by surprise with that birthday party.