Penalize (Verb) Syllable division: pe·nal·ize How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ US: /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Penalize
#1 Meaning: To put someone at a disadvantage. Example: > It would be unjust to penalize a firm that had not developed its plans at that time or that later changed its goals.
#2 Meaning: So as to punish someone, especially if they have broken the law or a rule. Example: > The corporation has been penalized for failing to pay taxes. > This legislation would severely penalize immigrants.
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Soccer coach argues with referee about a penalty call. Referee penalizes a player.
Tartare (Noun) Syllable division: tar-tare How to pronounce: UK: /tɑːˈtɑːr/ US: /tɑːrˈtɑːr/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Tartare
Meaning: Fish or beef that has been chopped into tiny little bits and served raw. Example: > Crab salad, rose veal tartare, and partridge escabeche are among the 'light' canapés. > All of this was a long way from steak tartare.
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Delicious avocado and raw salmon salad, tartare, served on a black plate with lime, light background
Visa (Noun) Syllable division: vi·sa How to pronounce: US: /ˈvi·zə, -sə/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Visa
Meaning: A legal document or stamp in a passport that enables you to enter or exit a specific country. Example: > The Visa application process takes around six weeks. > Which countries do I need a Visa for?
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Syncope (Noun) Syllable division: syn·co·pe How to pronounce: UK: /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ US: /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Syncope
Meaning: A brief interval during which a person is unconscious. Example: > The swimmer had syncope after holding her breath for too long. > The elderly woman choked on a particularly cheesy mozzarella stick, lost her capacity to breathe, and slumped in an episode of syncope.
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Shower (Noun) Syllable division: show·er How to pronounce: UK: /ʃaʊər/ US: /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Shower
#1 Meaning: An appliance that delivers drips of water via a large number of extremely small holes and that you stand beneath to wash your entire body. Example: > We plan on getting a new shower soon. > Remember to buy a new shower curtain when going to the store this afternoon.
#2 Meaning: A location, generally in a bathroom, where a shower is installed. Example: > She can't come to the phone right now; she is in the shower.
#3 Meaning: A brief time of rain or snow. Example: > Snow showers are forecast for the end of the week.
#4 Meaning: A celebration conducted for a lady just before she marries or gives birth to a kid, at which she is given gifts for her future house or child. Example: > Her bridal shower will be the 2nd weekend of May.
Shower as a VERB #1 Meaning: A washing action performed using a shower. Example: > I just need 5 minutes to take a shower before we leave, please. > You have to take a shower before you go to bed!
#2 Meaning: To collapse or emerge in a shower, or to cause something to do so. Example: > After we won the World Cup, we were showered with champagne.
#3 Meaning: Giving a lot of something to someone. Example: > Her in-laws showered her with love and presents after the wedding.
