"scylla" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈsɪɫə

SIL-uh

UK

ˈsɪlə

SIL-uh

释义

In Greek mythology, Scylla is a sea monster that threatened sailors, especially in the story of Odysseus. The name is also used to describe a dangerous or unavoidable problem, often paired with "Charybdis".

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsɪɫə

英式英语

ˈsɪlə

简化发音

美式

SIL-uh

英式

SIL-uh

语境中听

Scylla was a terrifying monster in Greek mythology.

Odysseus sailed past Scylla and lost six men.

The story of Scylla teaches about facing hard choices.

She felt caught between Scylla and Charybdis at her job—no option was safe.