How the word "squid" is translated into English
We ordered fried squid as a starter.
[wi ˈɔrdərd ˈfraɪd ˈskwɪd əz ə ˈstɑrtər.]
A squid can squirt ink when it's frightened.
[ə ˈskwɪd kən ˈskwɜrt ˈɪŋk ˈwɛn ˈɪts ˈfraɪtn̩d.]
The fishermen were catching squid at night with bright lights.
[ðə ˈfɪʃərmən wər ˈkætʃɪŋ ˈskwɪd ət ˈnaɪt ˈwɪθ ˈbraɪt ˈlaɪts.]
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