"quote unquote" 怎么发音

expression

US

KWOHT un-KWOHT

UK

kw-OHT un-kw-OHT

释义

Used in speech to show that what you are saying is a direct quote or to indicate irony or skepticism about what is quoted. It's a way of highlighting the words, often to show doubt or disagreement.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkwoʊt/ /ˈənˈkwoʊt

英式英语

kwˈəʊt/ /ʌnkwˈəʊt

简化发音

美式

KWOHT un-KWOHT

英式

kw-OHT un-kw-OHT

语境中听

He is a quote unquote expert, but I don't trust his advice.

This is the quote unquote best restaurant in town.

My boss gave me a quote unquote promotion, but nothing changed.

She says she's on a quote unquote diet, but I saw her eating cake.