Como Pronunciar "take on water"

expression

TAYK-ON-WAW-ter

TAYK-ON-WAW-tuh

Definição

If a boat or ship is taking on water, it means water is entering it, often because of damage or a leak. Figuratively, it can also mean something is beginning to have serious problems.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈteɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwɔtɝ

Inglês Britânico

tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɔːtɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

TAYK-ON-WAW-ter

TAYK-ON-WAW-tuh

Ouça em Contexto

The old boat began to take on water after hitting a rock.

The sailors noticed the ship was taking on water during the storm.

If your canoe starts to take on water, paddle to the shore quickly.

The company's finances are starting to take on water after several bad investments.