"gypsy" 怎么发音

word

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释义

A word traditionally used for the Romani people, an ethnic group with origins in South Asia who have lived in many parts of Europe and beyond. In modern English, this word is often considered offensive or inappropriate, so 'Romani' or 'Roma' is usually preferred.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈdʒɪpsi/

英式英语

/dʒˈɪpsi/

简化发音

美式

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英式

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语境中听

The teacher explained that gypsy is an old word and that many people prefer 'Romani' today.

I saw the word gypsy in an old novel.

Some people say gypsy, but others think it is offensive.

That documentary mentioned the word gypsy, but it also explained why many Roma dislike it.