"false note" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈnoʊt

FAWLS noht

UK

fˈɒls/ /nˈəʊt

FOLS noht

释义

A 'false note' literally means a musical note that is played incorrectly. Figuratively, it describes something—like a comment or action—that doesn't fit well in a situation, making things feel awkward or out of place.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈnoʊt

英式英语

fˈɒls/ /nˈəʊt

简化发音

美式

FAWLS noht

英式

FOLS noht

语境中听

The piano player accidentally hit a false note during the song.

That joke struck a false note at the meeting.

Her angry response was a false note in an otherwise joyful party.

He gave a beautiful speech, but the last sentence was a false note.