Como Pronunciar "tripwires"

word

TRIP-wy-urz

trip-WY-uhz

Definição

Wires placed low to the ground that are meant to be hidden; when someone touches or steps on them, they trigger an alarm, trap, or explosion. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that causes a sudden reaction when disturbed.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈtrɪpˌwaɪɚz

Inglês Britânico

tɹˈɪpwaɪəz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

TRIP-wy-urz

trip-WY-uhz

Ouça em Contexto

There were tripwires hidden in the grass.

Soldiers checked for tripwires before moving forward.

Watch out for tripwires—they could be dangerous.

She set up several tripwires to protect the entrance at night.