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How to pronounce “afloat”

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Pronunciation guide for afloat

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of afloat with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Secret Life of the American Musicalwe were going to stay afloat.
Definition summary: In or into a state of floating.

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The Secret Life of the American Musical

we were going to stay afloat.

[Adverb]
In or into a state of floating.
In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
Under water (bearing floating objects).
(figurative, of ideas, information, etc.) In or into circulation or currency.
(obsolete, figurative, of an emotional state) In or into a condition of stimulation, arousal, confusion, bewilderment, etc.
[Adjective]
Floating.
In, or found while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water.
Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. (of hair or clothing)
Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
(figurative) Covered, overspread, filled (with or in something).
(of an organization) Having just enough resources to continue to operate; barely able to pay expenses; (of a private individual, family, etc.) keeping one's head above water.
(figurative, of ideas, information, etc.) Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
(obsolete, figurative, of an emotional state) Stimulated, aroused, activated.
(obsolete, figurative) In a state of confusion, bewilderment, or distraction.
[Preposition]
(obsolete) Floating upon.